Rhythm & verses : masterpieces of Persian calligraphy
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Rhythm & verses : masterpieces of Persian calligraphy
Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia (IAMM), c2004
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Exhibition catalogue
"This catalogue is published in conjunction with the exhibition 'Rhythm & verses', held at the NUS Museums, National University of Singapore between mid January and mid June 2005; and at The Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia from mid August to mid November 2005."--T.p. verso
The exhibition is organised by The Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia
Bibliography: p. 176-181
Description and Table of Contents
Description
In this highly original publication, Dr Heba Nayel Barakat explores the brilliance of Persian single folios. These works from the 16th to the 19th centuries are among the finest achievements of Islamic civilisation, and yet have received little attention from scholars or publishers. Accompanying an exhibition of the same name, this book examines more than just the beauty of these calligraphic masterpieces in the collection of the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia. The author also brings to life the rhythmic quality of the folios. New light is shed on a field that is both fascinating and mysterious.
Table of Contents
Preface and Acknowledgement from NUS MuseumAcknowledgement from Islamic Arts Museum MalaysiaForewordDirector's ForewordIntroductionHistorical IntroductionScript Styles of PersiaPatronage and the Development of the Folio - The Language, Single Folios, The DecorationThe Sound of CalligraphyNaskh & Riqqa'Ta'liq & Nasta'liqShikastehSiyah MashqSignaturesThe CollectionBibliography
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