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Baybars' magnificent Qur'an

Baybars' magnificent Qur'an is just what the word in its title implies - magnificent. It is a beautifully detailed manuscript full of deep, rich colors, and elaborate geometric shapes and designs.

An example of contrast is used in the headings of the chapters. The headings are written in a deep red outlined in gold, while the verses are written in gold and outlined by deep red. Punctuation is highlighted by red and blue to indicate the end of the verse. Repetition is used frequently in this ancient reading. It is depticted in the colors used in each illustration and lines of text, the geometric shapes that make up the illustrations, and the medallions that are used to designate the end of a chapter. All items on each page are aligned in the center of the page with the same margins on the right and left sides of the page. In this piece of work, proximity is displayed mainly by the spacing used on the pages. The image on each page is perfectly centered, whether it is lines of text or an illustration, and you will notice that the same arrangement of items appears on the right and left pages when the book is open.

You can tell the importance of this manuscript by the use of the intricate details, the shapes and medallions used in the patterns, and the rich colors used to illustrate this piece of work.