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Author : Annemarie Schimmel
language : en
Publisher: Brill Archive
Release Date : 1992
Islamic Calligraphy written by Annemarie Schimmel and has been published by Brill Archive this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Calligraphy, Arabic categories.
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Author : Yasin Hamid Safadi
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1979
Islamic Calligraphy written by Yasin Hamid Safadi and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1979 with Calligraphy, Islamic categories.
No civilization has revered the Word more deeply than Islam, and in none has calligraphy become so major and universal an art form. This superbly illustrated book, which includes examples of the work of many of the most famous calligraphers of all time, is the first to allow the reader to follow calligraphy from its origins in pre-Islamic times, through its reform with the invention of the strict rules which make it so disciplined an art and which led to its periods of greatest flowering, right up tot he innovations of the present century. But writing is not confined to the pen, inscriptions appear virtually everywhere--on furniture and textiles, on metalware and ceramics, and most strikingly of all, on buildings. The breadth of approach of text and illustrations makes this a book of equal interest to the Westerner and the Muslim, the traveller and the museum visitor, the student and the artist. -- Back cover
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Author : Blair Sheila Blair
language : en
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Release Date : 2020-01-19
Islamic Calligraphy written by Blair Sheila Blair and has been published by Edinburgh University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-01-19 with Art categories.
Joint Winner of the 2007 British-Kuwait Friendship Society Prize for Middle Eastern StudiesThis stunning book is an important contribution to a key area of non-western art, being the first reference work on the art of beautiful writing in Arabic script.The extensive use of writing is a hallmark of Islamic civilization. Calligraphy, the art of beautiful writing, became one of the main methods of artistic expression from the seventh century to the present in almost all regions from the far Maghrib, or Islamic West, to India and beyond. Arabic script was adopted for other languages from Persian and Turkish to Kanembu and Malay. Sheila S. Blair's groundbreaking book explains this art form to modern readers and shows them how to identify, understand and appreciate its varied styles and modes. The book is designed to offer a standardized terminology for identifying and describing various styles of Islamic calligraphy and to help Westerners appreciate why calligraphy has long been so important in Islamic civilization.The argument is enhanced by the inclusion of more than 150 colour illustrations, as well as over a hundred black-and-white details that highlight the salient features of the individual scripts and hands. Examples are chosen from dated or datable examples with secure provenance, for the problem of forgeries and copies (both medieval and modern) is rampant. The illustrations are accompanied by detailed analyses telling the reader what to look for in determining both style and quality of script.This beautiful new book is an ideal reference for anyone with an interest in Islamic art.Key Features* Written by the world's leading expert on Islamic calligraphy* Includes c.150 colour illustrations* Comprehensive: covers the art of calligraphy throughout Islamic civilisation, from the 7thc. to the present* The first volume to explain this art form to modern readers, guiding them in the identification, understanding and appreciation of its varied style
How To Read Islamic Calligraphy
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Author : Maryam D. Ekhtiar
language : en
Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art
Release Date : 2018-09-03
How To Read Islamic Calligraphy written by Maryam D. Ekhtiar and has been published by Metropolitan Museum of Art this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-09-03 with Art categories.
"For centuries, Islamic calligraphy has mesmerized viewers with its beauty, sophistication, and seemingly endless variety of styles. How to Read Islamic Calligraphy offers new perspectives on this distinctive art form, using examples from The Met's superlative collections to explore the enduring preeminence of the written word as a means of creative expression throughout the Islamic world. Combining engaging, accessible texts with stunning new photography, How to Read Islamic Calligraphy introduces readers to the major Islamic script types and explains the various contexts, whether secular or sacred, in which each one came to be used. Beauty and brilliance emerge in equal measure from works of every medium, from lavishly illuminated Qur'an manuscripts, to glassware etched with poetic verses, to ceramic tiles brushed with benedictions. The sheer breadth of objects illustrated in these pages exemplifies the ubiquity of calligraphy, and provides a compelling introduction to this unique art form"--Publisher's description
The Splendor Of Islamic Calligraphy
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Author : Abdelkebir Khatibi
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2001
The Splendor Of Islamic Calligraphy written by Abdelkebir Khatibi and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Art categories.
Calligraphy, the art that combines visual image and written word, is perhaps at its most brilliant in the arts of Islam. Islamic calligraphy traditionally took its inspiration from the Muslim belief in the divine origin of Arabic writing, the medium through which the Qur'anic revelation to the Prophet Muhammad was recorded. In early Islam the use of Arabic writing is sacred, and official texts gave rise to a wonderful profusion of scripts and a calligraphic tradition that has flourished for over a thousand yearsnot only in manuscript decoration but in architecture, ceramics, and painting. With chapters on the use of calligraphy in architecture and contemporary painting, The Splendor of Islamic Calligraphy provides a comprehensive and fascinating survey of the subject from its earliest origins to the present day. It explains the geometrical and ornamental principles of calligraphy with the help of numerous line drawings, and examines the interdependence of script and page decoration. It gives an overview of the many complex variations of this most graphic form of writing and traces its evolution up to its current expression in the paintings of artists such as Shakir Hassan. Finally, and perhaps most important, it contains outstanding examples of scriptskufic, thuluth, naskhi, and maghribi among othersin a series of magnificent reproductions of manuscript pages, paintings, and other works of art. 232 illustrations, 98 in color.
Traces Of The Calligrapher
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Author : Mary McWilliams
language : en
Publisher: Museum Fine Arts Houston
Release Date : 2007
Traces Of The Calligrapher written by Mary McWilliams and has been published by Museum Fine Arts Houston this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Art categories.
"Traces of the Calligrapher" reconstructs the intimate world of the calligrapher during the early modern period of Islamic culture, bringing together the "tools of the trade" - works in their own right that are rarely exhibited or published - and the exquisite art made with these functional objects in India, Iran, and Turkey. Drawn primarily from a prestigious private collection in Houston, the works in this fascinating book include pens, pen boxes, chests, tables, paper scissors, knives, burnishers, and book bindings of superb manufacture and design. These objects are presented with examples of calligraphy that were executed as practice exercises, occasional works, wall hangings, and manuscripts. Seen together, these rare works reveal the traces of their makers."-- Cover.
Introduction To Islamic Arts
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Author : Heba Nayel Barakat
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2016
Introduction To Islamic Arts written by Heba Nayel Barakat and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016 with Calligraphy categories.
"Introduction to Islamic Arts - Calligraphy: The collection of the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia presents in four sections some of the most important historical developments, artistic trends as well as selected masterpieces produced within the Islamic world, that took place within a span of 1000 years, covering a vast geographical area from the Iberian Peninsula to Southeast Asia and China. A special attention is given to calligraphy, highlighting the role it played in the design of both religious and everyday arts and crafts, as well as in developing a distinctive visual culture inspired by Islam"--(Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia).
Introduction To Islamic Calligraphy
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Author : Abd. Rahman Hamzah
language : en
Publisher: Penerbit UTM Press
Release Date : 2012
Introduction To Islamic Calligraphy written by Abd. Rahman Hamzah and has been published by Penerbit UTM Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Islamic calligraphy categories.
In this book, Islamic Calligraphy is introduced by establishing its origin and history, the development, the significance and its role in the Muslim society. The development of Islamic calligraphy reached the stage of precision especially during the Abbasid era, when the writing method has been improved with the introduction of calligraphy's unit of proportion. The Turkish Ottoman’s contribution is noteworthy as their Sultans played a major role in promoting the calligraphy education and activities. The major calligraphy style, namely Kufi, Naskh, Thuluth,Diwani, Riq ‘ah and Nasta ‘liq (including Ta ’liq and Shikasteh) are clarified besides the tools of a calligrapher and information on a few prominent calligraphers. Other elements of Islamic decoration such as the Arabesque, floral patterns and geometry are also presented. Besides calligraphy, the writer also looks into the Malay Jawi script, definition of the terms, history and the present situation. Finally, the book analyzes the trend of applying calligraphy in selected prominent mosques of Malaysia, their styles, materials, locations and their meanings
The Rise Of Islamic Calligraphy
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Author : Alain George
language : en
Publisher: Saqi Books
Release Date : 2010
The Rise Of Islamic Calligraphy written by Alain George and has been published by Saqi Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Art categories.
Beautifully illustrated, this is an essential reference work for students and connoisseurs of calligraphy alike.
Islamic Calligraphy
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Author : Sheila Blair
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006
Islamic Calligraphy written by Sheila Blair and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Art categories.
Sheila S. Blair's groundbreaking book is the first reference work on calligraphy, or the art of beautiful writing, in Arabic script. Calligraphy was one of the main methods of artistic expression from the seventh century to the present from the Islamic West to India and beyond. Using over 250 color and black and white illustrations, Blair explains Arabic calligraphy to modern readers, showing how to identify, understand, and appreciate its varied styles and modes. Her book is designed to offer a standardized terminology for identifying and describing various styles of Islamic calligraphy and to help Westerners appreciate why calligraphy has long been so important in Islamic civilization. She also tells the reader what to look for in determining both style and quality of script. This beautiful new book is an ideal reference for anyone with an interest in Islamic art.