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MANDEL KHAN, GABRIEL

 
9780789207104: ARABIC SCRIPT GEB
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ISBN 10: 0789207109 ISBN 13: 9780789207104
Editorial: Abbeville Press, 2001

Sinopsis

One of the world's major forms of writing, Arabic script is the language of the Koran and it became widespread as a result of Islamic conquests of much of the world. The Koran places great importance on writing, and in the first verse of the holy book, reading and writing with the calamus, or reed pen, are praised as the source of all knowledge and all spiritual or scientific paths of change. For this reason the Islamic world is known for its reverence for books, as well as its love of writing. Eventually Arabic script gave rise to calligraphic art, which became an art form of astonishing beauty. More highly regarded than painting, Arabic calligraphy is approached aesthetically like music, with its own rules of composition, rhythm, and harmony. This enlightening book helps us discover an alphabet that throughout the centuries has been linked to the secular and religious worlds of Islam. The text explains the history and meaning of each letter, as well as its philosophical, theological, and cultural significance, and 300 two-color and black-and-white pictures illustrate the letters, their variants, and calligraphic adaptations. An ideal book for linguists, graphic designers, and collectors of Islamic art, Arabic Script will also prove handy for travelers who wish to become familiar with the rudiments of the alphabet.

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Acerca del autor

Gabriele Mandel Khan has studied Islamic art and culture for many years. He is an official of the Jerrahi-Halveti Sufi Brotherhood in Italy and a member of the Cambridge Islamic Academy. He has published many works on Islamic history and culture and is also a well-known calligrapher, engraver, and ceramist.

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Editorial
Abbeville Press
Año de publicación
2001
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
0789207109
ISBN 13 
9780789207104
Encuadernación
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Número de páginas
180
Contacto del fabricante
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