A Research on Book Designing of Quran Versions in Timurid Period, with an Emphasis on Quran Manuscripts of Shahcheragh Shrine of Shiraz

Zahra dokuhaki¹ Ali Akbar Sharifi Mehrjardi² Samira Saffari³

1) Department of Art and Architecture, Yazd Branch, Islamic Azad University, Yazd, Iran
2) Assistant Prof. Department of Art and Architecture, Yazd University, Yazd, Iran
3) Department of Graphic, faculty of law and political sciences, Takestan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Takestan, Iran

IOI Code : XYEC-BAHGD
Publication : The 4th International Conference on Engineering and Applied Sciences(4iceasconf.com)
Abstract :
    In terms of transcription, Timurid Period is considered as one of the most applicable artistic periods, after the advent of Islam in Iran. The scribed Qurans of this period have the best forms of illumination. According to localization, familiarity with the features of this scribing causes the creation of new styles and development of contemporary graphics. This article is a response to this question that how the styles of Quran versions’ scripts, illumination, Layout and volume were in Timurid Period, with an emphasis on Quran manuscripts of Shiraz Shahcheragh Shrine. From the point of view of goal, the current research approach was functional, descriptive, and historical. Data collection was conducted in two library and field ways, by taking notes, interviewing, and card observing. Three Quran manuscripts of Shiraz Shahcheragh Shrine, in Iran, were considered as examples of the research community, i.e. the Quran versions of the Timurid period, with random sampling. In Timurid Period, due to the popularity of Six Items, Qurans were scribed in three Thuluth, Naskh, Reqa scripts. In Timurid Period, plant designs replaced geometric patterns, and in the structure of page compositions, except in the form of patterns, no significant change was made. During this period, lacquered volumes are seen with shape embellishments of birds, flowers, plants, and bergamot and geometric patterns.

Keywords : illumination calligraphy quran versions timurid period shiraz shahcheragh shrine