Artwork
Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): text page
Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): text page is an unspecified painting. It dates from 1560 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. This artwork is a single page from the illustrated manuscript 'Tales of a Parrot' (Tuti-nama), featuring a text page without illustrations.
About this work
Overview
This artwork is a single page from the illustrated manuscript 'Tales of a Parrot' (Tuti-nama), featuring a text page without illustrations. The page exhibits a warm, beige hue with a subtle, aged paper texture.
Subject & Meaning
The subject of this page is the textual content of 'Tales of a Parrot', a collection of stories. The meaning lies in the preservation and presentation of the narrative through exquisite calligraphy.
Technique & Style
The text is rendered in a flowing script with gently curved lines at the edges, emphasizing fluidity and movement. Each letter is meticulously formed, showcasing intricate calligraphic skill.
Context
The page reflects the artistic and literary traditions of manuscript production in its era, prioritizing the beauty of written text as the central aesthetic element.
Artist & collection
Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): text page
Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): text page
Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): text page
Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): text page
Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): text page
Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): text page
Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): text page
Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): text page
Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): text page
Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): text page
Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): text page
Page from Tales of a Parrot (Tuti-nama): text page