Arabic Typography : History and Practice

Titus Nemeth

ISBN 10: 3721210174 / ISBN 13: 9783721210170

Published by Niggli Nov 2022, 2022

Neuware - Obwohl Arabisch die am dritthäufigsten verwendete Textschrift der Welt ist, fehlt es an guter typografischer Fachliteratur. Die Publikation ist ein multidisziplinäres Nachschlagewerk, welches neueste wissenschaftliche Erkenntnisse mit angewandter Typografie verbindet. Die Konzentration auf Elemente, die speziell die arabische Schrift betreffen, vermeidet Überschneidungen mit der umfangreichen Literatur zur Typografie der lateinischen Schrift, ermöglicht eine präzise Darstellung und macht sie für eine möglichst breite Leserschaft relevant und zugänglich.Der erste Teil bietet anhand von mehreren Beiträgen einer Riege praxisaffiner junger Wissenschaftler eine fundierte Synthese der Typografiegeschichte und -entwicklung der arabischen Schrift. Im umfangreicheren zweiten Teil werden diese historischen Grundlagen durch einen prägnanten Leitfaden zur arabischen Typografie ergänzt. Nicht zuletzt inspiriert von Jost Hochulis Standardwerk 'Das Detail in der Typografie' werden alle relevanten mikrotypografischen Parameter anschaulich thematisiert. Seller Inventory # 9783721210170

Synopsis:

Although Arabic is the third-most widely used script in the world, there is a lack of sound typographic literature. This publication is a multi-disciplinary reference work that combines the latest academic research with applied typography. The focus on elements that pertain specifically to Arabic typography prevents overlapping with the comprehensive literature on Latin script typography, making the book relevant and accessible to the widest possible audience. The first part provides an in-depth synthesis on the typographic history and development of the Arabic script, bringing together a cohort of young scholars who are breaking new grounds in pursuing research excellence. In the more extensive second part, these historical foundations are complemented by a concise guide to Arabic typography through the lens of a design practitioner. Inspired by Jost Hochuli's standard work "Detail in Typography", the author vividly addresses all relevant micro-typographic parameters.

From the Back Cover:

Although Arabic is the third-most widely used script in the world, there is a lack of sound typographic literature. This publication is a multi-disciplinary reference work that combines the latest academic research with applied typography. The focus on elements that pertain specifically to Arabic typography prevents overlapping with the comprehensive literature on Latin script typography, making the book relevant and accessible to the widest possible audience.

The first part provides an in-depth synthesis on the typographic history and development of the Arabic script, bringing together a cohort of young scholars who are breaking new grounds in pursuing research excellence. In the more extensive second part, these historical foundations are complemented by a concise guide to Arabic typography through the lens of a design practitioner. Inspired by Jost Hochuli's standard work "Detail in Typography", the author vividly addresses all relevant micro-typographic parameters.

• Need for comprehensive reference works on Arabic typography
• Bridging history and theory with practice
• From University of Reading, a leading institution in the field
• All contributions are illustrated extensively

Bibliographic Details

Title: Arabic Typography : History and Practice
Publisher: Niggli Nov 2022
Publication Date: 2022
Binding: Buch
Condition: Neu