Lasting Impressions: Seals from the Islamic World
RM120.00
Summary:
Islamic seals were the namecards of their day. In early Islamic societies a seal presented the image a person wished to project to the world, yet often conveyed much more than was written or perhaps intended. A seal inscribed simply with the name of the owner and a pious phrase might also reveal when and where that person lived, their social status and aspirations, and their religious beliefs. While the calligraphy and design of a seal reflected the artistic spirit of its time and place, it could also be shaped by personal taste, whether cutting-edge or conservative.
Presented in this book are over 300 Islamic seals, dating from the earliest days of Islam through to the modern era. They include both matrices made of precious stone and metal, and impressions stamped on manuscript documents and books, mainly from the collections of the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia, the British Library and the British Museum. Unlike European seals which are primarily pictorial, in Islamic seals the inscription takes centre stage. It is this focus on writing, in the sacred Arabic script, which links seals from all parts of the Muslim world, from Morocco to Malaysia, and from Iran to India and Indonesia.
Author: Dr Annabelle Teh Gallop & Dr Venetia Porter
Year Published: 2012
Pages: 199
Weight: 1.6kg
Product Dimensions: 24cm x 2cm x 29cm
Product Code: 978-983-4469-69-6
Summary:
Islamic seals were the namecards of their day. In early Islamic societies a seal presented the image a person wished to project to the world, yet often conveyed much more than was written or perhaps intended. A seal inscribed simply with the name of the owner and a pious phrase might also reveal when and where that person lived, their social status and aspirations, and their religious beliefs. While the calligraphy and design of a seal reflected the artistic spirit of its time and place, it could also be shaped by personal taste, whether cutting-edge or conservative.
Presented in this book are over 300 Islamic seals, dating from the earliest days of Islam through to the modern era. They include both matrices made of precious stone and metal, and impressions stamped on manuscript documents and books, mainly from the collections of the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia, the British Library and the British Museum. Unlike European seals which are primarily pictorial, in Islamic seals the inscription takes centre stage. It is this focus on writing, in the sacred Arabic script, which links seals from all parts of the Muslim world, from Morocco to Malaysia, and from Iran to India and Indonesia.
Author: Dr Annabelle Teh Gallop & Dr Venetia Porter
Year Published: 2012
Pages: 199
Weight: 1.6kg
Product Dimensions: 24cm x 2cm x 29cm
Product Code: 978-983-4469-69-6
| Weight | 2.0 kg |
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| Dimensions | 27 × 4 × 332 cm |
Vendor Information
- Store Name: Islamic Arts Museum Shop
- Vendor: Islamic Arts Museum Shop
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Address:
Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia Jalan Lembah Perdana
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur
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Tile Contemporary Islamic Calligraphy By Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia Shop
RM79.90Select optionsExclusive to the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia (IAMM); own a wonderfully crafted tile decorated with Islamic calligraphy by talented artists. Designs include Surahs from the Quran, the Shahadah, beautiful calligrams and more. A wonderful statement piece for the home or office.
Made in Malaysia Material: Porcelain
Weight: 600g
Product Dimensions: 20cm x 20cm
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Product Code: IAMMS-1977 -
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Material: Gold Metal Ring and Frame. Rotating Debossed Epoxy Body.
Product Dimensions: Diameter 10cm x Thickness 0.3cm x Length 10cm
Product Code: 11141 -
Notebook: Al Quran Illuminations Hardcover by Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia Shop
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Product Dimensions: 21 cm x 15 cm x 10 cm
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Ann Dunham’s Legacy: A Collection of Indonesian Batik
RM75.00Add to cartSummary:
When Ann Dunham moved to Indonesia, she became captivated by batiks and the lives of batik makers. As an anthropologist, she worked to improve the lives of craftspeople by setting up micro credit and small enterprises. At the same time, she acquired batiks from bustling cities and quiet villages, pieces which were true reflections of the “cloth of the people.” The exhibition and accompanying catalogue, entitled “Ann Dunham’s Legacy: A Collection of Indonesian Batiks,” focuses on the life and work of Ann Dunham, as well as explores the history of batik, how it is made, worn and collected, as well as its alluring array of patterns and motifs. The exhibition and catalogue is further enhanced with selected examples of batik from the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia collection.
Author: Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia
Year Published: 2012
Pages: 110
Weight: 1.1kg
Product Dimensions: 26cm x 1.5cm x 29cm
Product Code: 978-983-4469-67-2
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