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Atlas zum Katalog der armenischen Handschriften

Finck, Franz Nikolaus, 1867-1910, Strzygowski, Josef, 1862-1941 · 1907 · Tübingen · 12 pictures

An 1907 atlas published in Tübingen by Franz Nikolaus Finck and Josef Strzygowski, produced as a companion to a catalogue of Armenian manuscripts held at the Tübingen University Library, aimed at scholars of Armenian palaeography and manuscript illumination. The plates show Armenian letterforms in display script, with ornamental initials, interlace panels, and decorative frames drawn in fine black line on pale paper. A designer could draw on the interlaced knotwork borders, the stylised letter shapes, and the compact medallion-like ornaments for historical lettering and frame motifs.

Universität Tübingen. Universitätsbibliothek · Paleography, Armenian · Manuscripts, Armenian · Illumination of books and manuscripts

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