Writing the word of God: calligraphy and the Qur'an

"This book demonstrates the breadth and beauty of Islamic calligraphy across centuries and continents, as seen in rare early folios of the Qur'an. Noted scholar David J. Roxburgh begins by discussing the Qur'an.... He then analyzes Kufic script, the preeminent vehicle for writing earl...

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1. Verfasser: Roxburgh, David J. (VerfasserIn)
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Houston Museum of Fine Arts, Houston [2007]
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Zusammenfassung:"This book demonstrates the breadth and beauty of Islamic calligraphy across centuries and continents, as seen in rare early folios of the Qur'an. Noted scholar David J. Roxburgh begins by discussing the Qur'an.... He then analyzes Kufic script, the preeminent vehicle for writing early manuscripts of the Qur'an; reforms of calligraphy in the 10th century; and the great master Islamic calligraphers, in particular Yaqut al-Musta'simi"--Publisher's description
Beschreibung:Published to coincide with the exhibitions Traces of the Calligrapher: Islamic Calligraphy in Practice, c. 1600-1900 and Writing the Word of God: Calligraphy and the Qurʼan, organized by the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, and Harvard University Art Museums and presented at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, October 27, 2007-February 2, 2008, and at the Asia Society, October 6, 2008-February 1, 2009
Beschreibung:1 Online-Ressource (vii, 55 Seiten) 23 color Illustrationen
ISBN:0300247974
9780300247978
DOI:10.37862/aaeportal.00180

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