calligraphic word

Evidence

"A detail of the end of Q 12:64 in an Egyptian Qur’an scroll exemplifies a more subtle use of the calligraphic word."

Remarks

This entry describes a detail of the end of Q 12:64 found on an Egyptian Qur'an scroll. The calligraphy is noted for mimicking architectural detailing, specifically in sections referring to God (Allah) or His Beautiful Names. This structural use of the script provides visual prominence and permanence to the names. One segment is visually described as a house built around God and his attributes. The text is noted to be self-aware of its physical context, mimicking rectangular structures and borders of the scroll format (p. 46).