Masterpieces of islamic book illumination
Masterpieces of islamic book illumination
InquiryLuxury box: Masterpieces of Islamic Book Illumination
Each page is reproduced faithfully to look exactly as the precious original: every aspect, colours, and the shining gold –wherever existent – are being reproduced down to the smallest detail. Even the cutting is irregular, completely like the original.
Every single leaf is presented on a luxury paper passepartout. Describing texts in Arabic and English accompany each leaf, which is protected by a Luxury Presentation Map printed with foil gold.
12 single leafs, exclusively selected from this edition, are available in a limited luxury edition: a luxury box, worked out in real leather with rich gold embossing.
We see ourselves with the presentation of the luxury box “Masterpieces of Islamic Book Illumination” as cultural ambassador with the aim to open an exchange between the occidental and Islamic world.
12 selected pages of the luxury box:
1. Young man with a Falcon (from: Album of paintings, Iran, 17th-18th century)
2. Miḥrābs (from: Qur’an of Yāqūt al-Mustaʿṣimī, Irak, 1289 CE)
3. Riders with Lances (from: Kitāb al-maḫzūn ğāmiʿ al-funūn (“Treatise on Military Arts”), Egypt, 1470 CE)
4. Abū Zayd and al-Harith sailling on the Euphrates (from: Al-Maqāmāt by al-Ḥarīrī, Basra, 13th century CE)
5. View of the city of Medina (from: Dalāʾil al-ḫayrāt („Ottoman Empire“), 19th century CE)
6. Khosrow approaches Shirin on her Balcony (from: Khosrow and Shirin, Schâhnâmeh, Iran, 17th century CE)
7. Leave from the “Blue Qur’an” (from: Blue Qur’an, Tunisia, 9th -10th century CE)
8. Ravens (from: Kalila wa Dimna, Egypt, 1310 CE)
9. Dedication picture (from: The Book of Theriac, around 1220-40)
10. The Prophet Muhammad in a Mountain Landscape with two Followers (from: Siyar-i Nabi („The Life of the Prophet“), Istanbul, around 1594-95 CE)
11. The Great Mosque of Mecca (from: Futūḥ al-Ḥaramayn (“The Triumph of the Holy Places”), Mecca, late 16th century CE)
12. Muhammed (from: Mirâj Nâmeh, Herat, 1436 CE)
More information is available in our blog, in a press release of the ORF and on a website about our serie “Masterpieces of Islamic book illumination”.
"The luxury cassette 'Masterpieces of Islamic Book Art': A bridge between cultures, making the splendor of Islamic manuscripts authentically experienceable."
Characteristics
Masterpieces of Islamic Book Art | |
| Creation Year | 9th. Century to 19th century/3rd century a.h. to 13 century n.H. |
| Language | English, French, Arabic |
The Edition
Masterpieces of Islamic Book Art | |
| Format | 12 fine folders with foil gold each contain an original facsimile leaf |
| Binding | Luxary case made of genuine leather with rich gold embossing |
| Item Number | 71005 |
Questions and Answers
The facsimile editions of masterpieces of Islamic book art are distinguished by their faithful reproduction of each page. This includes a detailed imitation of all aspects of the presentation, from color and gold embellishments to page trimming. Each page is set in an elegant passepartout and accompanied by detailed descriptions in English and Arabic. The pages are protected in a luxurious presentation folder and stored securely in an opulent decorative case with a leather binding and gold embossing.
The luxury case "Masterpieces of Islamic Book Art" acts as a cultural ambassador, aiming to promote exchange between the Western and Islamic worlds. By presenting valuable Islamic manuscripts as accurate facsimile editions, these works can be brought closer to a global interested audience without endangering the irreplaceable originals. These editions help to honor and disseminate Islamic high culture.
Producing facsimile editions involves high technical and artistic demands. This includes precise reproduction of the original coloring and gold embellishments, exact imitation of paper trimming and printing techniques, and detailed representation of artistic styles and calligraphic elements. Additionally, the facsimile must match the original physical properties, including paper texture and binding, to ensure an authentic representation.
The "Luxury Case - Masterpieces of Islamic Book Art" is available through the Universal Art Group, which offers it as part of their commitment to spreading culturally and historically significant works.
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