Art in an Early Global World at WAM: A WAM/College of the Holy Cross CollaborationMain MenuAmanda Luyster17d39c1ecea88fb7ff282fe74a410b89478b8327Created by the Worcester Art Museum and the College of the Holy Cross, with the Worcester Public Schools AP Art History class of 2024. Financial support provided by the Medieval Academy of America and "Scholarship in Action" at Holy Cross.
What does this Page from the Qur'an tell us about the medieval globe?
The existence of this folio, alongside so many other folios from so many manuscripts of the Qur'an, emphasize the Quran's role in religion, education, and daily life.
Art and Calligraphy
Manuscripts were not only textual but also artistic treasures. The calligraphy and decorative elements on this page highlight the importance of aesthetics in the medieval Islamic world. Writing was considered a visual expression of the divine.
Material
The materials used in manuscript production—such as parchment and inks—reflect technological and material exchange between different regions. Manuscripts and raw materials were carried long distances over land and sea (see the medieval sea journey depicted at right).
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