{"product_id":"muttasil-mufredat-mustafa-rakim","title":"Muttasıl Müfredat - Mustafa Rakim","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fine example of Ottoman calligraphy by master Mustafa Rakim, featuring a connected alphabet exercise in Thuluth script with traditional floral illumination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is a fine example of the Ottoman calligraphic tradition, specifically a 'muttasıl müfredat' or a connected alphabet exercise. Mustafa Rakim, a master of the Jali Thuluth and Thuluth scripts, is credited with refining the proportions of these styles during the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. His influence on the development of Ottoman calligraphy is significant, as he introduced a more balanced approach to letter forms that moved away from the rigid structures of his predecessors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition features two horizontal registers of Arabic script, executed in a fluid, confident hand. The ink work displays the characteristic modulation of line weight that defines the Thuluth script, where the transition between thick and thin strokes is managed with precision. The text is set against a parchment-toned background, which provides a neutral field for the dark ink to occupy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe central panel is framed by a decorative border featuring floral motifs in shades of pink and turquoise. This illumination, or 'tezhip', serves to contain the calligraphic exercise within a structured space. The use of gold accents within the border adds a layer of refinement to the piece, typical of the high-quality manuscript production of the period. The overall arrangement is balanced, with the script occupying the central space while the decorative elements provide a visual boundary. This piece demonstrates the technical rigour required in the training of a calligrapher, where the mastery of individual letter forms and their connections was a prerequisite for professional practice. The work remains a clear record of the aesthetic standards maintained by the Ottoman imperial scriptoria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/leaf-of-a-projected-edition-of-froissart-william-morris\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eLeaf of a Projected Edition of Froissart - William Morris — William Morris\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ex-libris-voor-jeltje-de-bosch-kemper-gerrit-willem-dijsselhof\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eEx libris voor Jeltje de Bosch Kemper - Gerrit Willem Dijsselhof — Gerrit Willem Dijsselhof\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mustafa Rakim","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58654189125967,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58654197416271,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58654197449039,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58654197481807,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58654197514575,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58654197547343,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58654197580111,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58654197612879,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58654197645647,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58654197678415,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58654197711183,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58654197743951,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Muttas-l-M-fredat_Poster_CompositorV1_1788421677849.jpg?v=1788421849","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/muttasil-mufredat-mustafa-rakim","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}