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Creator:
Zekrgoo, Sadra
Title(s):
Tradition and science of Persian ink making : ingredients and recipes / Sadra Zekrgoo
Published/Created:
[Cham, Switzerland] : Springer Nature Switzerland, [2024]
©2024
Physical Description:
xviii, 172 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Holdings:
Reference Library
TP946 .Z45 2024 (LC)
Accessible in the Reference Library [Hours]
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Classification:
Books
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 169-172).
"Drawing on over a decade of meticulous research, this comprehensive book unveils the intricacies of traditional Persian ink making by examining the treatises of Persian master calligraphers. Explore the historical tapestry of calligraphy, get insight into the lives of Persian master calligraphers, and discover the alchemy behind ink construction. The book presents authentic recipes in their original Persian form as well as English, thoughtfully translated by the author for a wider audience. Designed for curators, conservators, librarians, art historians, codicologists, scientists, calligraphers, and Persian, Middle Eastern, and Islamic manuscript studies professionals, and enthusiasts. This book is a tribute to the enduring artistry that has adorned manuscripts for centuries, inviting readers to unlock the secrets and heritage of Persian ink making"--publisher's website.
Subject Terms:
Calligraphy -- Technique
Calligraphy, Persian
Calligraphy, Persian -- Technique.
EncreAnalyse.
EncreIranHistoire.
Ink
Ink -- Analysis
Ink -- Analysis.
Ink -- Iran -- History.
Iran
Form/Genre:
History
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