muraqqa

(noun)

an album in book form containing Islamic miniature paintings and specimens of Islamic calligraphy, normally from several different sources, and perhaps other matter.

Related Terms

Examples of muraqqa in the following topics:

  • Safavid Dynasty

    • In the seventeenth century a new type of painting developed based around the album (known as the muraqqa).

  • Islamic Book Painting

    • In the 17th century a new type of painting developed based around the album (muraqqa).