Arabic Calligraphy: Naskh Script for Beginners - Softcover

Mustafa Ja'far

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0071400443 ISBN 13: 9780071400442

Publisher: McGraw-Hill, 2002

Synopsis

Naskh is among the most popular of the six major Arabic scripts, used in more Qur-ans than all other scripts combined. The easy-to-follow, self-study workbook Arabic Calligraphy makes it possible for you to learn and enjoy the beauty of this noble art. The first stroke-by-stroke guide for learning Arabic calligraphy, it progresses from the initial, medial, and final forms of Arabic letters to joined letters and on to complete words. Guidelines also help you determine which pens, ink, and writing angle to use for best results.

About this title

About the Author:

Mustafa Ja'far studied Arabic calligraphy in Baghdad and conducts workshops at museums and institutions around the United Kingdom.

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0071400443
• ISBN 13: 9780071400442
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 32