Islamic Calligraphy

Informationen zum Autor Sheila S. Blair Klappentext 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. Zusammenfassung This 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. It includes more than 150 colour illustrations! as well as 100 black-and-white details that highlight the salient features of the individual scripts and hands.

Product details

• Authors: Professor Sheila S. Blair, Sheila Blair, Sheila S Blair, Sheila S. Blair, Shelia S. Blair, Sheila S Blair, Sheila S. Blair
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.09.2006
• EAN: 9780748612123
• ISBN: 978-0-7486-1212-3
• No. of pages: 681
• Dimensions: 191 mm x 241 mm x 51 mm
• Subjects: Guides > Hobby, home > Painting, drawing, colour; Humanities, art, music > Art > Plastic arts