نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی
نویسندگان
1 گروه تاریخ، دانشکده علوم انسانی و اجتماعی، دانشگاه مازندران، بابلسر، ایران
2 گروه تاریخ، دانشکده علوم انسانی و اجتماعی، دانشگاه الزهرا، تهران، ایران
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کلیدواژهها
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عنوان مقاله [English]
نویسندگان [English]
Graffiti (wall writing) was one of the most significant forms of mass communication in pre-modern societies, which, in addition to its cultural and social functions, played an effective role in the spheres of politics and religion. Adopting a descriptive-analytical approach and drawing upon historical, literary, and geographical sources from the 4th to the 8th centuries AH (10th to 14th centuries CE), the present study examines the political-religious themes and functions of wall writings in Iran and the territories associated with the Iranian civilizational domain. The central research question concerns the role that graffiti played in representing, transmitting, and consolidating political and religious concepts during this period. The findings of the study indicate that wall writings were not merely a means of disseminating information; rather, as a public medium, they functioned to reflect sectarian conflicts, declare political and religious stances, legitimize ruling powers, delegitimize rivals, and mirror political events. An examination of historical cases reveals that religious groups, particularly Shiites and Sunnis, utilized graffiti to promote doctrinal beliefs, defend religious identity, and confront rival factions. Likewise, governments and political actors employed this tool to propagate their power, consolidate authority, and shape public opinion. In conclusion, wall writings can be regarded as part of the political and religious communication system of medieval Islamic society, which, alongside official sources, offers a valuable picture of the intellectual, social, and political developments of the period.
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