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Chester Beatty LibraryChester Beatty Library28th September - 21st October 2007 This exhibition of contemporary calligraphy will display recent work by members of Peannairí and fellow calligraphers. Peannairí – derived from an Irish word meaning ‘penners’ (peann = pen) – was founded in Dublin 20 years ago and is the only organisation in the Republic of Ireland dedicated to the advancement of calligraphy as an art form. Please see www.calligraphy.ie for more information on Peannairí. Venue Information: Chester Beatty Library More Information: http://www.cbl.ie Chester Beatty LibraryPermanent Exhibition Sacred Traditions at the Chester Beatty Library (permanent) - sacred texts, illuminated manuscripts and miniature paintings from the great religions and systems of belief represented in the Library’s collections: Christianity, Islam and Buddhism, with smaller displays on Confucianism, Daoism, Sikhism and Jainism. The Biblical Papyri, the remarkable collection of Qur'an manuscripts, and scrolls and books of Buddhist thought provide the focus for the displays. Audio-visual programmes on prayer, pilgrimage and rites of passage in many faiths enhance the displays. In late Autumn/early Spring, a new permanent exhibition Arts of the Book will open at the Library – further details to follow. Venue Information: Chester Beatty Library More Information: http://www.cbl.ie
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