Islamic Calligraphy
by Yasin Hamid Safadi
Published by : Shambhala (USA) , 1979, , Illustrator: ill. Physical details: 144 pages, 28 cmj. ISBN:0-87773-142-X; 978-0-87773-142-9.| Item type | Current location | Shelving location | Classification | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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Central Papal Library | G612 | Private Libraries المكتبات الخاصة | Available | 63112 |
Includes index and glossary.
Origins of the Arabic alphabet -- Early calligraphic developments -- Kufic scripts -- The reform of the Arabic script -- The development of the cursive scripts -- The major scripts according to classical tradition -- The Maghribi scripts -- Later calligraphic developments -- The 'six styles' of cursive writing -- Thuluth -- Maskhi -- Muhaqqaq -- Rayhani -- Tawqi' -- Riqa' -- Maghribi -- Ta'liq, Nasta'liq and Shikasteh -- The calligrapher and his page -- Composite styles and techniques -- Calligraphy as primary motif -- Islamic calligraphy and Western art -- Calligraphic signs and devices -- The Arabic alphabet -- Glossary.
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