Illustrative and literary manifestations expression of the Quran verses based on the artistic illustration theory by Seyed Qotb

Abstract

There are many images throughout the holy Quran as the biggest written miracle. One of the reasons for Quran simplicity and understandability is that its subjective concepts are figurative and tangible. Since the holy Quran is in Arabic and Arabic language is an illustrative one in its nature, illustrative properties of Arabic language helped a lot in formation of Quran’s artistic images. In the theory of “artistic illustration of Quran verses”, Seyed Qotb believes that holy Quran has advantaged from "image" rule for expression of different meanings in best possible way. For him this rule is General and comprehensive and also the best means for Quran’s expression. By applying Descriptive-analytical research method and library-based data collection technique, the present research attempts to study the characteristics of this theory and its manifestations in artistic illustration of Quran verses in order to attract God-fearing men's attention to this ocean of art and thought and represent another aspect of the miraculous beauty of the holy Quran to enthusiastic people for understanding the revelation.

Keywords

• the holy quran
• seyed qotb
• artistic illustration