Emin Barın Collection: Calligraphy in the Ottoman Empire

Emin Barın Collection: Calligraphy in the Ottoman Empire

The Emin Barın Collection is a significant collection showcasing the development and richness of calligraphy in the Ottoman Empire. This collection demonstrates the importance of calligraphy in Ottoman society and culture. Calligraphy was considered the highest expression of writing in Islamic culture and experienced significant development during the Ottoman period. 

The works in the Emin Barın Collection include pieces by renowned calligraphers from different periods, revealing various styles and techniques of this art. The collection demonstrates not only the aesthetic value of calligraphy but also its use in the embellishment of religious texts and official documents. 

Emin Barın's collection aims to preserve and pass on the rich heritage of calligraphy in the Ottoman Empire to future generations. This collection is an important resource for those who wish to understand and appreciate the place of calligraphy in Ottoman culture and history.

Publisher: Boyut Publishing Group - Art Books Series

 ISBN: 9789752307407

 Binding: Cloth Bound

 Publication Year: 2011

 Language: Turkish

 Dimensions: 33 x 33.5 cm

 Number of Pages: 275 pages