The Cultural History of Late Pahlavi Iran
In recent years, scholarly interest in the late Pahlavi period (1941–1979) has grown significantly and historians are increasingly approaching the era not merely as a prelude to the revolution, but as a period worthy of study in its own right. New generations of scholars have uncovered fresh sources and offered original perspectives on the cultural and social life of this era. Yet, opportunities for cross-disciplinary engagement among scholars from different fields who are exploring similar questions remain limited. The aim of this workshop is to bring together scholars from different disciplines to investigate the cultural history of late Pahlavi Iran from a multiplicity of perspectives, including (but not limited to) archaeology, architecture, scholarship, art, film, literature, religion, museums, music, philosophy, publishing and theatre. The workshop will examine not only the Pahlavi state’s direct participation in facilitating cultural activity or scholarly endeavours, but also how artists, writers, historians and other cultural actors flourished independent of (sometimes even in spite of) the state apparatus. By shedding light on the various features of culture in the late Pahlavi era and encouraging multidisciplinary discussions, the workshop aims to contribute to a greater understanding of the vibrant cultural life of Iran in this period.