Author
Al-Zabi, Muhammad Khair
Publication Date
2015
Subject
Archives
Type
Book
Language
ara,fra
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Library
Royal Danish Library
Record ID
cdi_abes_theses_2015EPHE4005
Library Location
Theses.fr
Date
2015
Notes
This thesis presents a historical study: the appearance of paper in the Middle East. The identification of the paper manufacturing centers in this region, the different methodologies observed, drawn from ancient Arab sources. An analytical study: analyzes of the subjects present in the firmans of Aleppo which contain several subjects dealing with the political, economic, religious, military and social life of this city. These subjects give us a clearer and more real idea of what happened in this region and more broadly in the Ottoman Empire. A technical study of watermarked papers from the Ottoman collections kept in the center of the Damascus archives: almost constantly, Western papermakers took pains to sign their production using a mark inscribed as a watermark in the sheet when it was manufactured. This brand, which is expressed by the design of a figure or letters, constitutes in a way the stationer's sign. Preventive conservation solutions through climate monitoring and raising awareness among different stakeholders: researchers, managers and readers on good consultation practices. Curative conservation solutions are offered by the use of internationally recognized restoration methods and by the creation of a type of conservation binding that is economically and technically transposable to Syria, a country where this craft is absent. This thesis presents a historical study: the appearance of the paper in the Middle East. Identification of paper mills manufacturing centers of this region, the different methodologies identified, drawn from ancient Arabic sources. An analytical study: analysis of subjects in the firmans Aleppo containing several topics dealing with political, economic, religious, military and social life of the city. These subjects give us a clearer and real idea of what happened in this region and more broadly in the Ottoman Empire. A technical study paper watermarks Ottoman collections housed at the center of Damascus archives: in almost constant order, papermakers west have applied to sign their production using a registered trademark implicit in the sheet manufacture. This brand is expressed through drawing of a figure or letters, is something of the sign in the paper. Preventive conservation solutions for climate monitoring and awareness of various stakeholders: researchers, managers and players on good consultation practices. Curative conservation solutions are offered by the use of methods restorations internationally recognized and the creation of a type of conservation economically and technically binding transposable Syria country where the craft is away.
