The Splendor of Islamic Calligraphy by Abdelkebir Khatibi; Mohammed Sijelmassi - 2001-12

Thames & Hudson, 2001. Paperback. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Thames & Hudson. Used - Very Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

Thames & Hudson, 2001 Book. Good. Soft cover. 239 pages, notes, bibliography, color and b&w illustrations. Mild bends to the corners, light smoke odor with moderately darkened and soiled edges. Text clean, binding firm..

Thames & Hudson. New. 2001. Paperback. 0500282943 .*** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request *** - *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened -- 239 pages. Publisher's description: "Calligraphy, the art that combines visual image and written word is perhaps at its most brilliant in the Islamic world. Islamic calligraphy takes its inspiration from the Muslim belief in the divine origin of Arabic writing. Its use in sacred and official texts has given rise to a calligraphic tradition that has flourished for over 1000 years, not only in manuscript decoration but in architecture, sculpture, ceramics and paintings. With chapters on the role of calligraphy in architecture and contemporary painting, this edition provides a comprehensive survey of the subject from its earliest origins to today. Examples of scripts, including kufic, thuluth, naskhi and maghribi, are shown in a series of photographs… Read More