How to Read Islamic Calligraphy

How to Read Islamic Calligraphy
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Publisher : Metropolitan Museum of Art
Total Pages : 159
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ISBN-10 : 9781588396303
ISBN-13 : 1588396304
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Book Synopsis How to Read Islamic Calligraphy by : Maryam D. Ekhtiar

Download or read book How to Read Islamic Calligraphy written by Maryam D. Ekhtiar and published by Metropolitan Museum of Art. This book was released on 2018-09-03 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "For centuries, Islamic calligraphy has mesmerized viewers with its beauty, sophistication, and seemingly endless variety of styles. How to Read Islamic Calligraphy offers new perspectives on this distinctive art form, using examples from The Met's superlative collections to explore the enduring preeminence of the written word as a means of creative expression throughout the Islamic world. Combining engaging, accessible texts with stunning new photography, How to Read Islamic Calligraphy introduces readers to the major Islamic script types and explains the various contexts, whether secular or sacred, in which each one came to be used. Beauty and brilliance emerge in equal measure from works of every medium, from lavishly illuminated Qur'an manuscripts, to glassware etched with poetic verses, to ceramic tiles brushed with benedictions. The sheer breadth of objects illustrated in these pages exemplifies the ubiquity of calligraphy, and provides a compelling introduction to this unique art form"--Publisher's description

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