Persian Stamps
Project M—Iranian stamps from Monarchies and Mullahs to MardomPersian Stamp
Academic Research
2018
Investigating visual iconography of Iranian stamps.
Overarching themes are:
1. Kings' portraits and Khomeini's picture;
2. Lion and Sun symbol and Allah icon;
3. The naming of the country; international relations;
4. Women's representation—or lack thereof;
5. Persian civilization and cultural heritage;
6. Modernization and urban development;
7. Untold histories and neglected events.
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Overarching themes are:
1. Kings' portraits and Khomeini's picture;
2. Lion and Sun symbol and Allah icon;
3. The naming of the country; international relations;
4. Women's representation—or lack thereof;
5. Persian civilization and cultural heritage;
6. Modernization and urban development;
7. Untold histories and neglected events.
This study explores the collective identity and official culture of the Islamic Republic of Iran as it has been promoted through the official postage stamps released by the government between 1979 and 2019.
This collection has been divided and studied in detail based on identified thematic categories. Each category is then explored concerning the most important events and individuals that have influenced the country’s collective identity and cultural history not included in the official stamps.
This collection has been divided and studied in detail based on identified thematic categories. Each category is then explored concerning the most important events and individuals that have influenced the country’s collective identity and cultural history not included in the official stamps.