Illumination
Masterpieces
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Arabic
Islamic Manuscripts are adorned with exotic paintings and works of
excellence, illuminated by Muslim artists who reached the pinnacle in
artistry and craftsmanship. Among those masterpieces are the following: |
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Selections from Damanhur Municipal. |
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The opening of Risalā fī al-Mu‘jizāt; “A Treatise on Miracles”, Cairo University (No. 21254). |
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An exquisite copy of Kilādit al-Tafsīr; “The Exegesis Necklace ” illuminated by a hermit, Alexandria University Library. |
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al-Hizb al-A‘zam; “The Greatest of all Groups”-from al-Šāzliya’s groups, Alexandria University Library.
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An exquisite copy of al-Lamha al-Latīfa fī Kiswat al-Ka‘ba al-Šarīfa; “The Pleasant Glance in the Kaaba’s Covering”, Alexandria University Library. |
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The
external cover of one of the manuscript at Alexandria University
Library. |
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al-Madkhal ilā Tanmiyat al-‘Amāl bi-Tas’hīh al-Niyāt; “Introduction to Good Deeds Improvement by Correction of Intentions” by Ibn al-Hāj al-‘Abdiy, Alexandria University Library. |
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