Manuscripts from the Islamic World 1.0
Free Version
Publisher Description
Home to one of the finest collections of Islamic works on paper in North America, the Freer|Sackler also houses numerous important Qur ans and individual folios. Their pages offer a fascinating glimpse into the arts of the book from the ninth century to the late 1800s and from North Africa to the Indian subcontinent. Written in a variety of scripts on either parchment or paper and often superbly illuminated, these prized works of art affirm the central role of Qur anic manuscripts in the artistic heritage of the Islamic world. This app is an opportunity to see a selection of these works from various parts of the Islamic world, as well as to appreciate different styles of calligraphy and illumination and understand their role and function. We invite you to turn the pages of three Qur ans and discover how to read a handwritten manuscript.
Requires iOS 7.0 or later. Compatible with iPad.
About Manuscripts from the Islamic World
Manuscripts from the Islamic World is a free app for iOS published in the Recreation list of apps, part of Home & Hobby.
The company that develops Manuscripts from the Islamic World is Smithsonian Institution. The latest version released by its developer is 1.0.
To install Manuscripts from the Islamic World on your iOS device, just click the green Continue To App button above to start the installation process. The app is listed on our website since 2016-10-28 and was downloaded 4 times. We have already checked if the download link is safe, however for your own protection we recommend that you scan the downloaded app with your antivirus. Your antivirus may detect the Manuscripts from the Islamic World as malware if the download link is broken.
How to install Manuscripts from the Islamic World on your iOS device:
- Click on the Continue To App button on our website. This will redirect you to the App Store.
- Once the Manuscripts from the Islamic World is shown in the iTunes listing of your iOS device, you can start its download and installation. Tap on the GET button to the right of the app to start downloading it.
- If you are not logged-in the iOS appstore app, you'll be prompted for your your Apple ID and/or password.
- After Manuscripts from the Islamic World is downloaded, you'll see an INSTALL button to the right. Tap on it to start the actual installation of the iOS app.
- Once installation is finished you can tap on the OPEN button to start it. Its icon will also be added to your device home screen.
