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What is the meaning of the Arabic word 'dhahab', from which 'Tazhib' is derived?
What is the meaning of the Arabic word 'dhahab', from which 'Tazhib' is derived?
gold
In the context of Ottoman illumination, what does 'Tazhib' primarily involve?
In the context of Ottoman illumination, what does 'Tazhib' primarily involve?
- Creating realistic portraits within manuscripts
- Binding manuscripts in leather covers
- Applying watercolor paints to manuscript margins
- Drawing beautiful patterns of plants or geometrical shapes to cover and highlight calligraphic writing (correct)
The use of the art form now known as 'Islamic art' originated in the Ottoman Empire.
The use of the art form now known as 'Islamic art' originated in the Ottoman Empire.
False (B)
During which era did the use of Tazhib in Iranian books originate?
During which era did the use of Tazhib in Iranian books originate?
After the Islamic / Arab governments took the illuminated manuscripts, what name were they referred to as?
After the Islamic / Arab governments took the illuminated manuscripts, what name were they referred to as?
What aspects mainly differentiate the various illuminated manuscripts from different schools and eras like Seljuk, Bukhara, and others?
What aspects mainly differentiate the various illuminated manuscripts from different schools and eras like Seljuk, Bukhara, and others?
Illuminated manuscripts only consist of work from a single school and era of art.
Illuminated manuscripts only consist of work from a single school and era of art.
The Qurans produced in the _________ period were among the finest illuminated manuscripts.
The Qurans produced in the _________ period were among the finest illuminated manuscripts.
Which materials were predominantly used to decorate and illuminate the books and the Koran during the Timurid period?
Which materials were predominantly used to decorate and illuminate the books and the Koran during the Timurid period?
Match the following eras with the descriptions relevant to illuminated manuscripts:
Match the following eras with the descriptions relevant to illuminated manuscripts:
Flashcards
What is Tazhib?
What is Tazhib?
Tazhib (gilding) is an Arabic word derived from “dhahab” meaning “gold.” It involves drawing beautiful patterns of plants or geometrical shapes to cover and highlight calligraphic writing.
Origin of Tazhib Art
Origin of Tazhib Art
The art form originated in Iranian books during the Sassanid era. After Islam, these illuminated manuscripts were adopted by Islamic/Arab governments and termed "Islamic art".
Development of Tazhib
Development of Tazhib
Kings in Iran summoned court painters, bookbinders, and artisans to work in capital city libraries. Illuminated manuscripts comprise various schools/eras like Seljuk, Bukhara, Timurid, Safavid, and Qajara, differing mainly in colors and motifs.
Materials in Tazhib
Materials in Tazhib
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Study Notes
- Ottoman Illumination is known as Tazhib.
Tazhib
- Tazhib, which translates to "gilding," is an Arabic term derived from "dhahab", meaning "gold".
- In the context of this artwork, gilding involves drawing beautiful patterns of plants or geometrical shapes to cover and highlight calligraphic writing.
- The application in Iranian books goes back to the Sasanid Empire.
- After Islam, the illuminated manuscripts came under Islamic/Arab governments, which were called "Islamic art".
- Kings in Iran summoned court painters, bookbinders, and artisans from across the country to work in the capital city libraries.
- Illuminated manuscripts consist of schools and eras, including Seljuk, Bukhara, Timurid, Safavid, and Qajara.
- The differences between manuscripts mainly depend on the colors and how the letters or motifs are painted, reflecting the feelings of those times.
- The history of the Koran's miniaturization dates back to the beginning of determining the decorative structure that embellished the information on the Sura.
- Qurans that were produced during the Timurid period were among the finest illuminated manuscripts.
- Gold and lapis lazuli served as the primary materials for decorating and illuminating books and the Koran.
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Explore Tazhib, the art of Ottoman Illumination, derived from the Arabic word for gold. This gilding technique enhances calligraphic writing with plant and geometric patterns. Originating in the Sasanid Empire and flourishing through Islamic eras, its Iranian book application evolved across Seljuk, Timurid, Safavid, and Qajar periods.
