BookSelections of Arabic, Persian, and Ottoman calligraphy
Main title
- Selections of Arabic, Persian, and Ottoman calligraphy [electronic resource] / African and Middle Eastern Division, Library of Congress.
Published/Created
- Washington, D.C. : Library of Congress,
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LC classification
- NK3633.A2
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Summary
- During the late 1920s, early 1930s, and 1990s the Library of Congress acquired a large collection of Arabic script calligraphy sheets. This collection presents 373 Arabic calligraphy sheets, ranging from the 9th to the 19th centuries, including examples of calligraphic art - illuminated panels, albums, and poems. In addition to individual calligraphy sheets, the presentation has essays on Ottoman and Persian calligraphic styles, an in-depth look at Qur'anic calligraphic fragments, and an essay discussing some of the Library's notable Arabic script calligraphy sheets and illuminations.
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Notes
- Title from Web page (viewed on Nov. 28, 2007).
- Offered as part of the National Digital Library Program of the Library of Congress.
Computer file info
- Mode of access: World Wide Web.
LCCN
- 2007585052
Language code
- ara eng
Other system no.
- (OCoLC)ocm71003942
Type of material
- Book
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- Electronic Resource
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- Not Charged