Word of God, Art of Man: The Qur'an …
Selected Proceedings from the International Colloquium, London, 18-21 …
Fahmida Suleman
304 pages | ~8 hrs
Word of God, Art of Man: The Qur'an and its Creative Expressions
Selected Proceedings from the International Colloquium, London, 18-21 October 2003 (Qur'anic Studies Series)
By Fahmida Suleman
Throughout history, the sacred text of Islam has inspired extraordinary artistic expression, transforming spiritual devotion into tangible beauty across cultures and centuries. This comprehensive exploration reveals how Muslim artists, craftspeople, and creators have channeled their reverence for the Qur'an into stunning visual forms that continue to captivate and inspire.
Drawing from the expertise of museum curators and distinguished scholars in art history, architecture, and cultural studies, this collection examines the profound relationship between sacred text and creative expression. The journey spans four continents and traverses time, from ancient illuminated manuscripts and medieval coins to contemporary paintings that breathe new life into timeless verses.
Each essay illuminates the deeper questions that drive artistic creation: What compels artists to transform sacred words into visual splendor? How do cultural contexts shape these expressions of faith? Why do certain verses resonate so powerfully that they become woven into the very fabric of daily life, adorning homes, objects, and sacred spaces?
With over one hundred color illustrations, many appearing in print for the first time, readers encounter a rich tapestry of creative interpretation. This multidisciplinary approach offers fresh perspectives on how spiritual texts can transcend their written form, becoming living art that speaks to both believers and admirers of beauty across all traditions.
The work serves as both scholarly resource and visual feast, inviting deeper appreciation for the intersection of faith and artistic expression.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Islamic Art
- ✓ Explore Koran
- ✓ Explore Qurʼan
- ✓ Explore Congresses
- ✓ Explore Islamic Illumination of books and manuscripts
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Details
- Published
- 2008
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press, USA, Oxford University Press, in association with the Institute of Ismaili Studies
- ISBN-13
- 9780199238354
- ISBN-10
- 0199238359
- Pages
- 304
- Language
- EN
