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The Art of Quran Manuscripts, Christies
Sara Plumbly, Head of Islamic Indian Art at Christies London, discusses the breadth of Islamic calligraphy. For Muslims, the Quran constitutes the very word of God. As Sara Plumbly, Head of Islamic Indian Art at Christies London, explains, the imperative to clearly and elegantly transcribe these words has made calligraphy the oldest and most revered of the arts of Islam. According to some, indeed, calligraphy is considered the epitome of Islamic art. Subscribe to Christie s YouTube: Sign up to Christie s Weekly: Follow Christie s on: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: Pinterest:
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