Manifestations of sacred art in Yarasan Religion

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 PhD student of Philosophy of Art, Sanandaj Branch, Islamic Azad University. Sanandaj Iran

2 Department of Philosophy of Art Sanandaj Branch, Islamic Azad University, Sanandaj, Iran.

3 Associate Professor of Philosophy, Department of Islamic Studies, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran.

Abstract

From the dawn of humanity, art has served as a tangible canvas for our deepest beliefs. Within its layers, we find reflections of human spirituality and transcendental identity, often rooted in religion. Sacred art stands apart as a symbolic language, not merely seeking to evoke emotions or impressions. It embraces simplicity and essentialism to allude to that which language cannot fully capture. It mirrors the patterns of a world beyond the material, a divine realm reflected in earthly forms. Through allegory, sacred art reawakens the essence of creation, showcasing the symbolic nature of the world and liberating the human soul from attachment to fleeting realities. This library-based study employs a descriptive-analytical approach with an intertextual lens to examine the foundations of sacred art within the Yaresan faith, drawing on the perspectives of traditionalists, particularly Dr. Seyyed Hossein Nasr.Sema and music are central to Yaresan sacred expression. Sema takes the form of a collective circular dance performed during the "jam" ceremony, accompanied by chanted prayers and music. Music becomes a conduit for conveying spiritual truths, with the tanbur serving as the faith's primary instrument, integral to both sema and other religious ceremonies.

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Journal of Kurdish Literature

Articles in Press, Corrected Proof
Available Online from 12 March 2024

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History

  • Receive Date: 12 August 2023
  • Revise Date: 08 November 2023
  • Accept Date: 04 December 2023

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