Manifestations of Sacred Art in Yarasan Religion

Document Type : Original Article

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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 ancient times, art has been a tangible expression of our deepest beliefs, reflecting human spirituality and identity, often intertwined with religion. Sacred art transcends mere emotional responses, using simplicity and essentialism to hint at the ineffable. It mirrors a higher reality, symbolizing the divine in earthly forms and inviting contemplation beyond the material world. Through allegory, sacred art reconnects with the essence of creation, revealing the symbolic nature of existence and freeing the human spirit from worldly attachments. This study, employs library research and a descriptive-analytical approach with an intertextual perspective to explore the roots of sacred art in the Yaresan region, focusing on traditionalist views, particularly those of Seyyed Hossein Nasr. In Yaresan sacred practice, Sema and music play central roles. Sema involves a collective circular dance during the "jam" ceremony, accompanied by prayers and music. Music serves as a channel for conveying spiritual truths, with the tanbur as the primary instrument in both Sema and other religious rituals.

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Journal of Kurdish Literature
Volume 10, Issue 1 - Serial Number 17
September 2024
Pages 95-115

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History

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

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