World Heritage connection: Bursa and Cumalıkızık: the Birth of the Ottoman Empire

Art of illumination: Təzhib/Tazhib/Zarhalkori/Tezhip/Naqqoshlik

L’art de l’enluminure : Təzhib/Tazhib/ Zarhalkori/Tezhip/ Naqqoshlik

Illumination is a centuries-old decorative art practised on the pages of manuscripts, calligraphic texts and miniatures. The main component is gold leaf or gold paint, both of which entail specific knowledge and techniques. Natural pigments are also used, and synthetic paints such as watercolour or gouache have become widespread in...