The Rise of Islamic Calligraphy

The Rise of Islamic Calligraphy

by Alain George (Author)

Synopsis

The birth of Qur'anic calligraphy was a major event in the early history of Islam. In a few decades, it raised the Arabs and their language from the remote fringes of the civilised world to its very heart. This book brings together manuscript, mosaic, and text to reveal the evolution of Arabic calligraphy.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 244
Publisher: Saqi Books
Published: 24 May 2010

ISBN 10: 0863566731
ISBN 13: 9780863566738