Sujet

Bifolium from a Fragmentary Qur'an (fols. 1 and 2), 9th century. Creator: Unknown.

Légende

Bifolium from a Fragmentary Qur'an (fols. 1 and 2), 9th century. Additional Info:This is an illuminated copy of the Koran, Islam's sacred text, which contains revelations recited by the prophet Muhammad (died 632) to the people of Mecca and Medina. Because figurative art is not used in an Islamic religious context, this manuscript relies largely on the decorative properties of Arabic writing for its aesthetic effect.

Crédit

Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art

Notre référence

HRM24A73_059

Model release

NA

Property release

NA

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

23,9Mo (976,5Ko) / 42,0cm x 14,2cm / 4960 x 1683 (300dpi)

Mots clés

Africa religious country religion metal writing continent color decoration decorative Arabic medieval gold Islam Islamic text location century concept decorated North African North Africa Koran manuscript lettering calligraphy Colour Arabia mediaeval Middle Ages gold leaf Quran 9th century illuminated manuscript Qur'an tempera vellum manuscript Arabic script Unknown Qoran Heritage Art Qur?an Bifolium Pen and ink gold paint and tempera colours