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Rare Traces Of Gold Leaf And Graffiti Were Discovered At An Ancient Egyptian Temple, Suggesting The Building Was Originally Bright And Vibrant
However, gold leaf decorations are rarely preserved. The material is incredibly fragile and usually decays without leaving ...
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Researchers uncover hidden verses in the Blue Qur'an using advanced imaging techniques
They used multispectral imaging techniques to reveal invisible and faded writings that were previously concealed under gold leaf decoration. The Blue Qur'an, or Al Mushaf al-'Azraq, is one of the ...
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Painted Pages: Illuminated Manuscripts, 13th – 18th Centuries
This engaging exhibition includes more than thirty-five works—some with elaborate gold leaf decoration and intricate ornament— from medieval Bibles, Prayer Books, Psalters, Books of Hours ...