- Paperback: 240 pages
- Publisher: Thames and Hudson; 2nd New edition of Revised edition edition (Nov 16 2001)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0500282943
- ISBN-13: 978-0500282946
- Product Dimensions: 30 x 24.9 x 1.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 1.4 Kg
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,762,656 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From Library Journal
A revised and expanded version of the 1976 edition, this scholarly study displays several hundred spectacular examples of an art form that is underappreciated in the West. Independent scholars living in Morocco, the authors begin by providing a conceptual and historical background to the meaning and origins of Islamic calligraphy. They then explicate the aesthetics, techniques, styles, and structure of the art. New chapters on the use of calligraphy in architecture and contemporary painting (featuring artists Hoosier Zenderoudi, Rashid Koraishi, and Shakir Hassan) enrich the coverage of the subject. The text, which contains information of unquestionable value, is marred only by the turgidly academic writing. Still, this is recommended for public libraries for its illustrations and highly recommended for academic libraries with an interest in the arts.?Eugene C. Burt, Art Inst. of Seattle Lib.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Review
A visually stunning study of Islamic calligraphy...these great illustrations will set a designer's heart on fire. -- Interior Design
Highly ornamental and beautiful imagery, and perhaps the most distinctive of all scripts. -- Bloomsbury Review
Spectacular examples of an art form that is underappreciated in the West. -- Booklist
Highly ornamental and beautiful imagery, and perhaps the most distinctive of all scripts. -- Bloomsbury Review
Spectacular examples of an art form that is underappreciated in the West. -- Booklist
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4.0 out of 5 stars
a beautiful book...,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Splendor Of Islamic Calligraphy (Hardcover)
This is a beautifully presented book on Islamic Calligraphy. While providing background material and being informative, it also has many and varied examples presented in color. I did not know what to expect when I ordered it, but as soon as I opened it I was bowled over. This is a must for anyone who appreciates Islamic art, or for anyone who would like to learn more of the history behind it.
4.0 out of 5 stars
An informative look at Islamic Calligraphy,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Splendor Of Islamic Calligraphy (Hardcover)
This is an informative look at the development of Arabic Calligraphy through the ages and also at the leading figures engaged in its progress throughout the centuries. It has a detailed chronological format for those wishing to us it as a research aid. All round value, especially the calligraphic family tree on the back cover.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
a beautiful book...,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Splendor Of Islamic Calligraphy (Hardcover)
This is a beautifully presented book on Islamic Calligraphy. While providing background material and being informative, it also has many and varied examples presented in color. I did not know what to expect when I ordered it, but as soon as I opened it I was bowled over. This is a must for anyone who appreciates Islamic art, or for anyone who would like to learn more of the history behind it.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
An informative look at Islamic Calligraphy,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Splendor Of Islamic Calligraphy (Hardcover)
This is an informative look at the development of Arabic Calligraphy through the ages and also at the leading figures engaged in its progress throughout the centuries. It has a detailed chronological format for those wishing to us it as a research aid. All round value, especially the calligraphic family tree on the back cover.
1 of 3 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
GOOD ORIENTATION TO ISLAMIC CALLIGRAPHY,
By Mohamad Ali "M. Ali" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Splendor Of Islamic Calligraphy (Paperback)
Overall a good intro to Islamic Calligraphy. More pictorial examples of Quranic manuscripts would have improved the contents relativity. Purchased it through Amazon's own bookstore - poor packaging - item arrived damaged considerably.
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