Application of Saffron in Calligraphy and Book-Layout, Case study: Some Hand written Iranian Manuscripts

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Application of Saffron in Calligraphy and Book-Layout, Case study: Some Hand written Iranian Manuscripts

G. Sharifi

Author Affiliations

¹Iranian Encyclopedia Compiling Foundation (IECF), Maaref ave. , Farhang Bld., Saadatabad Ave., Tehran, IRAN

Res. J. Recent Sci., Volume 2, Issue (11), Pages 114-117, November,2 (2013)

Abstract

Saffron has some coloring characteristics which make it suitable to be used in the art of book-layout. In this research I have tried to introduce a number of saffron-flavored hand-written Iranian manuscripts with a variety of religious and literary topics as well as their specialized features and place of preservation. As will be discussed in detail, saffron has been utilized for the page layout, marginal decoration as well as for other instances. Finally a detailed review has been given about the proposed content analysis, period and the manner of using saffron in these invaluable works.

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[ref1] Fernández, J. A. Biology, biotechnology and biomedicine of saffron, Recent Research in Developmental Plant Science, (2), 127-159 (2004)

[ref2] Moghaddasi M. S., Saffron chemicals and medicine usage. Journal of Medicinal Plants Research,4(6), 427-430 (2010)

[ref3] Sharifi, G. Etymology and application of saffron (Crocus sativusL.) in ancient Iran, Acta Horticulturae, (850), 309-313 (2010)

[ref4] Shayestehfar M., Razaaqi A. S. Decorative elements in layout art of Quran and Bible (13th & 14th centuries) , Islamic Art Studies Quarterly, (4), 7-30 (2006)

[ref5] Sedaghat F., Shahnamah of Tahmasbi. Magnum Opus of Tabriz School of Painting. Islamic Art Studies Quarterly, (5), 45-72 (2006)

[ref6] Khazaee M. Famous Iranian scrapbook in Istanbul and Berlin Museum, Islamic Art Studies Quarterly, (6), 63-76 (2007)

[ref7] http://www.shahrisaffron.com/saffron-history(2013)

[ref8] http://www.aghabozorg.ir (List of Hand written manuscripts) (2013)