Illuminated Islamic Manuscripts Online

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manuscriptWalters.jpgAs part of its exhibition Poetry and Prayer: Islamic Manuscripts from the Walters, the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore has made available online a number of beautifully illustrated books dating from the ninth to the nineteenth century. Click on a book and turn the virtual pages to see vivid pictures and beautiful, flowing calligraphy. Information on each book and highlighted, "must see" pages are also provided.

Image source: http://poetryprayer.thewalters.org/w649/

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