THE ART OF THE PEN: Calligraphy of the 14th to 20th Centuries(The Nasser D. Khalili Collection of Islamic Art, VOL V) - Hardcover
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The demanding discipline of calligraphy, centering on the power of the written word and transmitted from master to pupil through the ages, is central to Islamic cultures and is the source of one of the world's richest artistic traditions. The 174 examples of the art published in this volume represent its scope and its continuity over a period of six centuries. They include works by many of the most celebrated calligraphers, beginning with the influential Yaqut in the late 13th century, and by such distinguished amateurs as the Ottoman sultans, Abd lmecid I and Mahmud II. This is the most comprehensive study yet made of the subject, examining many fundamental aspects of a calligrapher's activity for the first time. The author discusses the artists' training and the key elements of the calligraphic repertoire, including albums of sample works, stencils and miniature script, cut-out work and gilded leaves. To complement the text, examples of all of the principal types of historical script have been provided by an eminent modern calligrapher.
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Dr Nabil F. Safwat has lectured at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London.
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The Art of the Pen: Calligraphy of the 14th to 20th Centuries (The Nasser D. Khalili Collection of Islamic Art Volume V)
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Hardcover. Dark blue clothbound book with the title in gilt lettering down the spine. There is a dust jacket with the title in gilt lettering down a black spine. The free and pasted end pages are dark blue. Pages: (7), 8-248. Profusely illustrated with a majority color images. There is a blue stain bookmark attached. "The Nasser D. Khalili Collection holds examples of Islamic calligraphy that span six centuries and demonstrate the continuity of this central art form into the modern era. The holdings--nearly 300 in total--include exceptional items that feature the work of many of the most famous master calligraphers, including Seyh Hamdullah and Hafiz Osman." Contents are as follows: Albums of Mufradat Exercises -- Karalama and Siyah Mashq -- Four Ijazat. Calligraphers' Licences -- The Hilyah. The Verbal Image of the Prophet -- Albums of Muraqqa'at -- The Qit'ah -- Kalips, Levhas and the Art of Composition -- Ghubar. Writing in Miniature -- Decoupage -- The Golden Leaf -- Appendix I. The Nayrizi Tradition. Naskh in Safavid and Qajar Iran / Edited by Julian Raby -- Appendix II. A Compendium of Arabic Scripts. VG: Exlibrary book. Stamp on title page. Stamp on last page. Due date card on pasted end page. Sticker at the base of the spine. Seller Inventory # 202907
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