THE EVALUATION OF THE QURAN WITH INVENTORY NUMBER 000598 IN THE MANUSCRIPT LIBRARY OF DIB IN TERM OF ART OF ILLUMINATION

Manuscripts are the most important parts of the cultural heritage. Manuscripts are kept in various libraries and museums in Turkey. The study aimed to evaluate the art of illumination of the Quran with inventory number 000598 in the Manuscript Library of the Directorate of Religious Affairs. The visual materials obtained as a result of the research conducted in the library. The study was conducted according to the descriptive research method. The line type used in manuscript is the Reyhani line, one of the Hüsnü Hat types. During the examination of color and motif features was determined that it reflects the characteristics of the Seljuk period. The colors used in illuminated pages generally preserve their liveliness, although a little wear on the manuscript the general condition is good. Key Words: Quran, illumination, manuscript