{"id":120114,"date":"2025-03-07T13:15:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-07T10:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shiawaves.com\/english\/?p=120114"},"modified":"2025-03-07T12:54:23","modified_gmt":"2025-03-07T09:54:23","slug":"beinecke-library-showcases-islamic-manuscripts-in-historic-exhibition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shiawaves.com\/english\/news\/arts\/120114-beinecke-library-showcases-islamic-manuscripts-in-historic-exhibition\/","title":{"rendered":"Beinecke Library Showcases Islamic Manuscripts in Historic Exhibition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library at Yale University has launched its first public exhibition of Islamic manuscripts, titled \u201cTaught by the Pen: The World of Islamic Manuscripts,\u201d which opened on February 24, Yale Daily News reported. This exhibition features Yale\u2019s extensive collection, one of the largest in the United States, showcasing over 4,000 Islamic manuscripts that span various periods, styles, and geographical origins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"621\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/shiawaves.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-07-125405.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-120118\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shiawaves.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-07-125405.png 621w, https:\/\/shiawaves.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/03\/Screenshot-2025-03-07-125405-300x201.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 621px) 100vw, 621px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Curated by Dr. Ozgen Felek, Dr. Agnieszka Rec, and Roberta L. Dougherty, the exhibition aims to highlight the interconnected literary traditions within the Islamic world. It includes early Quranic texts, everyday items, and significant works such as a 13th-century cosmographic text and a complete collection of Rumi\u2019s poetry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The exhibition emphasizes the cultural exchange and intellectual heritage of the Islamicate world, presenting manuscripts that cover diverse topics, including mathematics, architecture, and medicine. Visitors can engage with the materials through informative placards and a scavenger hunt designed to enhance their experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Rachel Herschman, the program director for exhibitions, expressed hope that the exhibition would captivate a wide audience. \u201cTaught by the Pen,\u201d named after a Quranic passage, will be open daily until August 10, 2025, offering a unique glimpse into the rich history of Islamic manuscripts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library at Yale University has launched its first public exhibition of Islamic manuscripts, titled \u201cTaught by the Pen: The World of Islamic Manuscripts,\u201d which opened on February 24, Yale Daily News reported. 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