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Author:
Roxburgh, David J. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no97063835
Title:
Writing the word of God : calligraphy and the Qur'an / David J. Roxburgh.
Publisher:
Museum of Fine ArtsHouston,
Copyright Date:
2007
Description:
vii, 55 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Subject:
Qurʼan--Illustrations.
Qurʼan--Illustrations--Exhibitions.
Islamic calligraphy--History.
Islamic calligraphy--Exhibitions.
Other Authors:
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n80120520
Asia Society. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n79039829
Notes:
"This booklet was published to coincide with the exhibitions Traces of the calligrapher: Islamic calligraphy in practice, c. 1600-1900 and Writing the word of God: calligraphy and the Qur'an, organized by the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, and Harvard University Arts Museums and presented at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, October 27, 2007-February 2, 2008, and at the Asia Society, October 6, 2008-February 1, 2009"--Title page verso. Includes bibliographical references (pages 53-55).
ISBN:
0300142005
9780300142006
OCLC:
(OCoLC)216936092
Locations:
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)

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