Section from the "Qur'an of `Umar Aqta' 1375 - 1425
umaraqta
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script typography
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hand-lettering
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lettering
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hand drawn type
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hand lettering
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hand-drawn typeface
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fading type
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calligraphic
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typography style
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islamic-art
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calligraphy
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small lettering
This section from the "Qur'an of `Umar Aqta'" is a stunning example of Islamic calligraphy, created by the artist `Umar Aqta' between 1375 and 1425. The artwork features elegant, flowing Arabic script in black ink on a pale beige paper, showcasing the intricate details of the *thuluth* script. This section, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, provides a glimpse into the artistic beauty and religious significance of Islamic manuscript traditions.
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