Format:
157 pages
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illustrations, maps
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24 cm
ISBN:
9791255440369
Series Statement:
Ferdows, collana di studi Iranici e Islamici
Content:
"Sogdiana was an Eastern Iranian land situated in the territories of modern Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. It never formed a significant political or military force although, between the 6th-9th centuries, Sogdians became the main actors in the caravan and maritime networks commonly called the 'Silk Road'. Most of [sic] archaeological and artistic materials about Sogdians com from excavations in ex-Soviet Central Asia, especially the site of Penjikent (Tajikistan). Wall paintings from this important Sogdian site show a native polytheistic faith with Zoroastrian background, which is still puzzling experts of Iranian studies. During the centuries, local artists adopted external cultural elements that - once individuated - could help to shed light on unidentified dieties of the Sogdian pantheon. Their comparison with Zoroastrian deities depicted in pre-Isalmic Persian arts represents an invaluable instrument to improving our knowledge of this fascinating but still enigmatic field of studies." -- Back cover
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 131-151) and index
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Anahita: The Beribboned Ram in Sasanian Art and Its Possible Religious Associations
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Tishtrya: The So-Called "Pelliot Chinois 4518.24" Illustrated Document from Dunhuang and Sino-Sogdian Iconographical Contacts
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Washaghn: On Identification of the God Sitting on a Winged Camels Throne in Varakhsha Paintings
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Weshparkar: On the Common Iconographic Basis of the Iranian Wind God in Pre-Islamic Central Asia and Marcius Cornator in Medieval Northern Italy
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Conclusion -- Bibliography -- Index
Language:
English
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