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- Title The Art of the Qur'an: Treasures from the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts
- Author Massumeh Farhad (Editor); Simon Rettig (Editor); Contribution by Jane McAuliffe
- Binding Hardcover
- Pages 384
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Smithsonian Books, Washington D.C.
- Date 2016
- Illustrated Yes
- ISBN 9781588345783 / 1588345785
- Weight 6.6 lbs (2.99 kg)
- Dimensions 13.5 x 10.3 x 1.5 in (34.29 x 26.16 x 3.81 cm)
- Library of Congress subjects Teurk ve cIslaam Eserleri Meuzesi, Islamic illumination of books and
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2016031073
- Dewey Decimal Code 745.670
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Smithsonian Books, 2016-11-07. Paperback. New. 9x1x13. New. Clean, unmarked pages. Fine binding and cover. Softcover. "Published in conjunction with an exhibition of the same name at the Freer Sackler Galleries at the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, DC, this volume succeeds in giving a thorough overview of the history of the Qur'an and the role of Qur'anic text in Islamic societies from the late seventh through the 17th centuries. Accompanying essays from experts with academic, museum, and library backgrounds cover a historiography of the topic, a history of collecting and exhibiting Qur'ans, and the evolution of and regional distinctions in materials, layouts, and styles (in calligraphy and in illumination and ornamentation). Though dry at times, the writing is clear and easy to follow. The catalog's 67 entries include beautiful photographs of the items (Qur'ans, Qur'an chests, and Qur'an stands) alongside detailed item descriptions. A glossary is included.…
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