tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746801212265762501.post738575950316824694..comments2023-05-20T08:46:04.773-07:00Comments on The Missing Culture: Ferman of Sultan Mahmud IArchiverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13012879998426203674noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746801212265762501.post-45982919310057946322009-04-22T06:51:00.000-07:002009-04-22T06:51:00.000-07:00This is another one I happened to see live. The te...This is another one I happened to see live. The temptation to touch it was too great. It was there, a few inches away, protected by a thin glass. But an eye contact with the guard broke the spell.Archiverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13012879998426203674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746801212265762501.post-72472112938529248842009-04-21T14:21:00.000-07:002009-04-21T14:21:00.000-07:00This is very beautiful indeed! I live in Chicago ...This is very beautiful indeed! I live in Chicago and the Art Institute of Chicago has an extensive collection of Middle Eastern art that is popular the world over. They also have outstanding collections of art from other areas in the world. I think it would be wonderful to be able to afford a large collection of art. This particular calligraphy is one that I wish I could view up close. That's what's so wonderful about art museums, getting the opportunity to get "up close and personal" with the art. I’m a big fan of art collections and art openings.Meet Her Herehttp://www.meetherhere.comnoreply@blogger.com