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Highlighting the beautiful forms and various applications of calligraphy in Islamic art Calligraphy means 'the art of writing beautifully'. Driven by its use in the Koran, artfully executed Arabic script became a key religious and political marker at a very early stage; since then calligraphy has played a central role in the Islamic world. In addition to appearing on paper, artful writing can be found on everything, from coins, weapons, dishes, lamps and textiles to the façades and interiors of buildings. The many types of texts offer rich and varied insights into Islamic art, culture and societies. Beyond Words presents 128 objects featuring calligraphy, most notably from The David Collection. In addition, the book contains articles on such subjects as the Arabic alphabet, classical scripts, the calligraphers and the different types of texts. The publication also explores the use of Arabic lettering in earlier European art and in modern-day Arabic graffiti.
Zakup książki
Beyond Words, Sandra Joachim-Meyer, Peter Wandel, Rasmus Olsen
- Język
- Rok wydania
- 2024
- Oprawa
- (twarda)
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- Tytuł
- Beyond Words
- Podtytuł
- Calligraphy from the World of Islam
- Język
- angielski
- Autorzy
- Sandra Joachim-Meyer, Peter Wandel, Rasmus Olsen
- Wydawca
- Strandberg Publishing
- Rok wydania
- 2024
- Oprawa
- twarda
- Liczba stron
- 356
- ISBN13
- 9788794418034
- Seria
- Kategorie
- Tagi
- Ocena
- 5 z 5
- Opis
- Highlighting the beautiful forms and various applications of calligraphy in Islamic art Calligraphy means 'the art of writing beautifully'. Driven by its use in the Koran, artfully executed Arabic script became a key religious and political marker at a very early stage; since then calligraphy has played a central role in the Islamic world. In addition to appearing on paper, artful writing can be found on everything, from coins, weapons, dishes, lamps and textiles to the façades and interiors of buildings. The many types of texts offer rich and varied insights into Islamic art, culture and societies. Beyond Words presents 128 objects featuring calligraphy, most notably from The David Collection. In addition, the book contains articles on such subjects as the Arabic alphabet, classical scripts, the calligraphers and the different types of texts. The publication also explores the use of Arabic lettering in earlier European art and in modern-day Arabic graffiti.