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French archive showcases Islamic manuscripts
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France's National Library has launched a major programme to digitise its entire collection of Arabic and Persian manuscripts -- a collection which sheds an important light on the use of figurative and abstract art in Islamic culture. An exhibition showcasing some of the most central works in their collection will be running in Paris until the autumn. Duration: 02:17
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