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. |