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Traces of the calligrapher: Islamic calligraphy in practice, c. 1600-1900

Traces of the calligrapher: Islamic calligraphy in practice, c. 1600-1900
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ISBN 9780300126327 (softcover)
Author McWilliams, Mary
Title Traces of the calligrapher : Islamic calligraphy in practice, c. 1600-1900 / by Mary McWilliams and David J. Roxburgh
Publisher Houston : Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, 2007
Physical desc. xii, 96 p. ; col. ill. ; 31 cm.
Note "This catalogue 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 Art Museums, and presented at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, October 27, 2007-January 27, 2008" -- t.p. verso.
Bibliography etc. Includes bibliographical references (p. 89-92) and index
Contents Islamic calligraphy in practice, c. 1600-1900 -- Calligraphy in the Islamic lands -- The calligrapher's materials, methods, and tools -- The calligrapher's furniture -- The calligrapher's practice.
Corporate name Museum of Fine Arts, Houston -- Exhibitions
Subject Islamic calligraphy -- Exhibitions
Added name(s) Roxburgh, David J.
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