About the Book: Early Perso-Parsi Visual Encounters: A Dialogue with India
Early Perso-Parsi Visual Encounters: A Dialogue with India is a scholarly
exploration of 19th-century photography in Iran and India, focusing on the
visual culture of Persians and Parsis. This richly illustrated work delves into
the gender dynamics and power relations captured in photographs of the era,
drawing from feminist theory, art history, and ethnographic studies to provide a
comparative analysis that unearths the cultural narratives embedded in these
historical images. Navigating the intertwined histories of Iran and India, the
author examines how photography served as a medium to construct and challenge
gender identities, bridging a