Isbn: 9780300126327 - traces of the calligrapher: islamic calligraphy in practice, c. 1600-1900 (museum of fine arts, houston) (6 Ergebnisse)

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Soft cover. Zustand: Fine. 1st Edition. 30.5 by 23cm., 96pp., fully illustrated in colour. In Islamic culture, calligraphy has long been considered a quintessential art form. This beautiful writing practice constitutes an expression of piety, and calligraphers are among the most highly esteemed artists. Traces of the Calligrapher portrays the intimate world of the calligrapher during the early modern period of Islamic culture. It brings together the tools of the trade works in their own right that are rarely exhibited or published and the exquisite art made with these functional objects in India, Iran, and Turkey. Published to coincide with the exhibition 'Traces of the Calligrapher: Islamic Calligraphy in Practice, C. 1600-1900', and 'Writing the Word of God: Calligraphy and the Qur'an' organised by the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, and Harvard University art Museums, at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, October 27, 2027- January 27, 2008.…

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. illustrated edition. 108 pages. 12.00x9.00x0.50 inches. In Stock.

Softcover. Zustand: Good (ex-library). First Edition. Size: 4to 9 3/4 - 12". xii + 96pp. Binding firm. Bump to base of spine. Edges slightly marked. Ex-library, with minimal stamps and markings (Woodbrooke Quaker Study Centre). Covers slightly creased. Profusely illustrated. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Art & Design; Religion & Theology. ISBN/EAN: 9780300126327. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 50707. …

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Paperback. Zustand: New. In Islamic culture, calligraphy has long been considered a quintessential art form. This beautiful writing practice constitutes an expression of piety, and calligraphers are among the most highly esteemed artists. Traces of the Calligrapher portrays the intimate world of the calligrapher during the early modern period of Islamic culture. It brings together the âtools of the tradeââ"works in their own right that are rarely exhibited or publishedâ"and the exquisite art made with these functional objects in India, Iran, and Turkey. This richly illustrated and fascinating book presents exceptional works of the 17th through 19th centuries, drawn primarily from an unrivaled private collection. It features pens, pen boxes, chests, tables, paper scissors, knives, burnishers, and book bindings of superb manufacture and design, accompanied by examples of calligraphy that were executed as practice exercise, occasional works, wall hangings, and manuscripts.…