Islamic Calligraphy - Couverture rigide

Blair, Professor Sheila S.

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0748612122 ISBN 13 : 9780748612123

Editeur : Edinburgh University Press, 2006

Synopsis

Islamic Calligraphy 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. Full description

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Joint Winner of the 2007 British-Kuwait Friendship Society Prize for Middle Eastern Studies 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. The extensive use of writing is a hallmark of Islamic civilization. Calligraphy, the art of beautiful writing, became one of the main methods of artistic expression from the seventh century to the present in almost all regions from the far Maghrib, or Islamic West, to India and beyond. Arabic script was adopted for other languages from Persian and Turkish to Kanembu and Malay. Sheila S. Blair's groundbreaking book explains this art form to modern readers and shows them how to identify, understand and appreciate its varied styles and modes. The 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.The argument is enhanced by the inclusion of more than 150 colour illustrations, as well as over a hundred black-and-white details that highlight the salient features of the individual scripts and hands. Examples are chosen from dated or datable examples with secure provenance, for the problem of forgeries and copies (both medieval and modern) is rampant. The illustrations are accompanied by detailed analyses telling 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. Key Features / Written by the world's leading expert on Islamic calligraphy / Includes c.150 colour illustrations / Comprehensive: covers the art of calligraphy throughout Islamic civilisation, from the 7thc. to the present / The first volume to explain this art form to modern readers, guiding them in the identification, understanding and appreciation of its varied style and modes

Revue de presse :

Sheila S. Blair is a seasoned author with an excellent track record in publishing both specialised and general books on Islamic art. Indeed she is an undisputed star in her field. -- Professor Robert Hillenbrand, University of Edinburgh I can think of no one more qualified to produce such a volume! She is a recognised and highly-regarded expert in the field --Professor W. M. Thackston, Harvard University

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Edinburgh University Press
• Date d'édition: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0748612122
• ISBN 13: 9780748612123
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 736