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The Role of Photography Education in Shaping the Historiography of Iranian Photography in Nineteenth Century
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Mohammad Zarghi *   |
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Historiographical studies of Iranian photography have frequently presented Naser al-Din Shah as the most significant patron of photography during the Qajar era, citing the confinement of this art to the royal court as the primary factor behind its slow dissemination among the public. However, historical analyses have rarely provided a comprehensive examination of the social and cultural structures that influenced the acceptance and expansion of photography. Drawing upon sociological theories, this study examines the role of education as a pivotal factor affecting the pace of development and acceptance of photography in 19th-century Iranian society, and ultimately, its impact on the historiography of Iranian photography. The research findings demonstrate that the state of photography education in schools, the scarcity of educational resources, and the conditions surrounding the printing and publication of images—alongside macro-level factors such as economic conditions, social class standing, and literacy levels—have had a profound impact on the historiographical trajectory of Iranian photography. Adopting an interdisciplinary approach, this study endeavours to elucidate the significance of these factors in the historiography of 19th-century photography in Iran.
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| Keywords: Historiography of photography, Photography education, Qajar photography, Social history of art. |
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Type of Study: Research |
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