Sociological Approach to Reza Abbasi ‘s Life with Studying Individual Drawings

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 Student of Art Research, Kashan University, Kashan, Iran.

2 Associate Professor، Kashan University, Kashan, Iran.

Abstract

One of the key areas that is involved in Iranian historical identity is Persian Painting and Reza Abbasi is one of the largest elite artist of this area. Many studies and researches have been conducted on Reza Abbasi and his works. Nevertheless, the middle period of his life is still an aura of mystery. This period was a time of rebellion and freedom, which has’nt ever happened in the life of a Persian artist since then. In this paper, based on historical sources of Shah Abbas the first, and research conducted on the artist's works with sociological approach, we try to achieve a comprehensive analysis of the Reza’s mid-life. Using documentation practices and Library method, we attempt to explore the second period of Reza Abbasi’s life and artwork. According to the comments in the sociology of art, giving view of the scope of individual contact, and the relationship which was so close to the community that makes daily human subjects as a single element for Reza Abbasi to consider. In fact, a realistic and critical view of society has offered in his skilled work. 

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