Introduction to Islamic Codicology Workshop
2-6 August, 2010
Cambridge University Library, Cambridge, UK
Course Programme
Monday, 2 August
| Morning Lecture by Prof. François Déroche |
9.00-12.15 |
A General Introduction to Codicology; Parchment and Paper
(Registration 9.00-9.30) |
| Lunch |
12.15-14.00 |
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| Hands-on Session |
14.00-16.00 |
Observing Parchment and Paper in Manuscripts |
| Guest Lecture |
16.30-18.00 |
TBC |
Tuesday, 3 August
| Morning Lecture by Prof. François Déroche |
9.30-12.30 |
The Quire and the Codex |
| Lunch |
12.15-14.00 |
|
| Hands-on Session |
14.00-16.00 |
Identifying the Quires of a Manuscript |
| Guest Lecture by Ms Anita Chowdry |
16.30-18.00 |
Pigments, Tools, and Their Influence on the Practice of Illumination |
Wednesday, 4 August
| Morning Lecture by Prof. François Déroche |
9.30-12.30 |
Page and Page Settings |
| Lunch |
12.15-14.00 |
|
| Hands-on Session |
14.00-16.00 |
Preparing a Manuscript Description |
| Guest Lecture by Dr Muhammad Isa Waley |
16.30-18.00 |
History, Styles and Typology of Islamic Illumination |
Thursday, 5 August
| Morning Lecture by Prof. François Déroche |
9.30-12.30 |
Work and Tools |
| Lunch |
12.15-14.00 |
|
| Hands-on Session |
14.00-16.00 |
Scripts and Styles; Decorations in Manuscripts |
| Guest Lecture |
16.30-18.00 |
TBC |
Friday, 6 August
| Morning Lecture by Prof. François Déroche |
9.30-12.30 |
The History of the Manuscript; from Codicology to the History of the Book |
| Lunch |
12.15-14.00 |
|
| Hands-on Session |
14.00-16.00 |
Examining Bindings |
| Guest Lecture by Dr Faustina Doufikar-Aerts |
16.30-18.00 |
TBC |
