The Arabic Manuscript Tradition: A Glossary of Technical Terms and Bibliography (HANDBOOK OF ORIENTAL STUDIES/HANDBUCH DER ORIENTALISTIK) (English and Arabic Edition)

Covering the entire spectrum of Arabic manuscripts, and especially the handwritten book, this book consists of a glossary of technical terms and a bibliography. The technical terms, collected from a variety of sources, embrace a vast range of topics dealing with the making and reading (studying) of Arabic manuscripts. They include: the Arabic scripts, penmanship, writing materials and implements, the make-up of the codex, copying and correction, decoration and bookbinding. A similar coverage is reflected in the bibliography. In view of the fact that, as yet, there is no concise monograph on Arabic manuscripts in the English language, this book is an important contribution to this field. And, since Arabic manuscripts represent an enormous resource for research, this work is an indispensable reference for all students of Islamic civilization. Contents Acknowledgements Preface Part One: GLOSSARY Abbreviations 1. Sources/References 2. Technical terms in the glossary Part Two: BIBLIOGRAPHY I. GENERAL AND INTRODUCTORY STUDIES 1. Bibliographies 2. Periodicals 3. Conference proceedings and composite works 4. General studies and surveys 5. Selected studies of one or more manuscripts 6. Manuscript production and culture (wirāqah) 7. Libraries (selected bibliographies and studies) 8. History of manuscripts (ownership statements, seal impressions, waqf-statements, etc.) 9. Popular culture in manuscripts 10. Forgeries 11. Terminology II. WRITING SURFACES, MATERIALS AND IMPLEMENTS 1. General studies 2. Papyrus 3. Parchment 4. Paper 5. Inks, inkwells, pens and other writing accessories III. TEXTBLOCK (QUIRES, SIGNATURES, ETC.) IV. THE TEXT, ITS COMPOSITION AND ARRANGEMENT 1. Types of compositions, their parts, etc. 2. Page lay-out (mise en page) 3. Colophon and scribal verses 4. Dates, dating and numerals 5. Abbreviations 6. Arabic nomenclature 7. Transcription, corrections and etiquette V. TRANSMISSION OF KNOWLEDGE 1. General studies 2. Transmission of individual works 3. IjāZāt and samā'āt VI. ARABIC ALPHABET, SCRIPTS AND PALAEOGRAPHY 1. Albums and exhibition catalogues 2. Library catalogues with reproductions of specimens 3. Studies VII. THE ARTS OF THE BOOK 1. General 2. Calligraphy 3. Ornament and painted decoration 4. Painted illustration 5. Lacquer 6. Papercuts 7. Decorated paper (marbled paper, etc.) 8. Bookbinding VIII. QUR'ANIC MANUSCRIPTS 1. Exhibition catalogues 2. Early Qur'ans and fragments 3. Later Qur'ans 4. Facsimile editions IX. TEXTUAL CRITICISM AND EDITING 1. General studies 2. Some specific cases X. CATALOGUING XI. PRESERVATION AND CONSERVATION XII. CATALOGUES OF MANUSCRIPTS, COLLECTIONS, ETC 1. Bibliographies and bio-bibliographies of the Arabic heritage 2. Lists of dated manuscripts 3. Catalogues of catalogues 4. Descriptions of collections and catalogues 5. Catalogues of edited manuscripts Covering The Entire Spectrum Of Arabic Manuscripts, And Especially The Handwritten Book, This Book Consists Of A Glossary Of Technical Terms And A Bibliography. The Technical Terms, Collected From A Variety Of Sources, Embrace A Vast Range Of Topics Dealing With The Making And Reading (studying) Of Arabic Manuscripts. They Include: The Arabic Script, Penmanship, Writing Materials And Implements, The Make-up Of The Codex, Copying And Correction, Decoration And Bookbinding. A Similar Coverage Is Reflected In The Bibliography. In View Of The Fact That, As Yet, There Is No Concise Monograph On Arabic Manuscripts In The English Language, This Book Is An Important Contribution To This Field. And, Since Arabic Manuscripts Represent An Enormous Resource For Research, This Work Is An Indispensible Reference For All Students Of Islamic Civilization.--jacket. By Adam Gacek. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. "Covering the entire spectrum of Arabic manuscripts, and especially the handwritten book, this book consists of a glossary of technical terms and a bibliography. The technical terms, collected from a variety of sources, embrace a vast range of topics dealing with the making and reading (studying) of Arabic manuscripts. They include: the Arabic script, penmanship, writing materials and implements, the make-up of the codex, copying and correction, decoration and bookbinding. A similar coverage is reflected in the bibliography. In view of the fact that, as yet, there is no concise monograph on Arabic manuscripts in the English language, this book is an important contribution to this field. And, since Arabic manuscripts represent an enormous resource for research, this work is an indispensible reference for all students of Islamic civilization."-- Back cover