Page from the Koran c. 13th century

aged paper

toned paper

water colours

ink paper printed

personal sketchbook

ink colored

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

sketchbook art

watercolor

This page from the Koran, dating back to the 13th century, is a beautiful example of Islamic calligraphy. The delicate script, with its intricate flourishes and precise lines, reflects the importance of the text and its role in Islamic faith. The use of gold ink adds a touch of luxury and reverence to the page, highlighting the sacred nature of the words. The art of Islamic calligraphy, found in works like this one, represents a crucial aspect of Islamic art and culture.

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minneapolisinstituteofart about 1 year ago

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This page, from chapter 7 of the Koran, is executed in elegant gold cursive script with thin black outlines. The vowels and diacritical marks are in red; the reading marks are in blue and black. The gold rosettes indicate the end of a verse.