Riyadh: Library Unveils Exhibition of Ornate Qurans
The exhibition, which opened on Thursday, is designed to coincide with national and religious celebrations and will also be presented internationally, according to Asharq Al-Awsat.
Faisal bin Muammar, the library’s general supervisor, said that the collection exemplifies the evolution of Islamic art, drawing from Quranic verses to explore themes of the natural world and humanity.
He noted the significant influence of Islamic artistic traditions on global art forms, including Western art, through mediums such as calligraphy and decorative patterns found in various crafts such as textiles, glassware, and pottery.
Bin Muammar highlighted the significance of calligraphic and decorative elements in the Qurans, which he described as emblematic of the Islamic world's cultural identity and unity.
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The library holds over 350 rare Qurans written in different styles across Islamic history.
Additionally, the King Abdulaziz Foundation has initiated the first workshop dedicated to replicating Qurans in Ottoman script.
The program is set to provide training for 16 individuals in traditional manuscript reproduction techniques, with the aim of bolstering Quranic studies and related cultural endeavors.
Source: Agencies
