The Calligrapher's Garden - Softcover

Massoudy, Hassan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0863566197 ISBN 13: 9780863566196

Publisher: Saqi Books, 2010

Synopsis

“A feast for the eyes and balm for the soul.”—Télérama

Hassan Massoudy’s elegant calligraphy depicts the four seasons of the garden. From the icy palettes of winter to delicate spring growth, and from the dazzling sunshine and blooms of summer through the fading hues of autumn, he captures in calligraphy what countless poets have crafted with words.

The proverb or quotation that inspired each artwork is handwritten in Arabic by Massoudy alongside the English texts on the facing page.

Hassan Massoudy was born in Najaf, Iraq. He moved to France in 1969, where he studied at L’École des Beaux-Arts. His work has been exhibited throughout Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

About this title

About the Author:

Hassan Massoudy was born in Najaf, Iraq. He moved to France in 1969, where he studied at L'École des Beaux-Arts. His work has been exhibited throughout Europe, North Africa and the Middle East, and is in the permanent collections of the British Museum and the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts, among others.

Review:

'Veritable written landscapes.' Liberation' A feast for the eyes and balm for the soul.' Telerama

About this edition

• Publisher: Saqi Books
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0863566197
• ISBN 13: 9780863566196
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160