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.

THE ART OF THE PEN: Calligraphy of the 14th to 20th Centuries(The Nasser D. Khalili Collection of Islamic Art, VOL V)

Arts & Photography

Safwat, Nabil F.

History & Criticism

<p>This volume illustrates the Ghassan I. Shaker Collection of Islamic manuscripts. Devoted primarily to Qu'rans, the Shaker Collection is notable for the quality of the calligraphy, the superb illumination in gold, and the excellence in binding. This beautifully illustrated volume will appeal to the general reader as well as to a broad range of specialists.</p>

Golden Pages: Qur'ans and other manuscripts from the collection of Ghassan I. Shaker

Collections, Catalogs & Exhibitions

Azimuth Editions

<p>This is the most comprehensive study yet made of Islamic calligraphy, examining many fundamental aspects of a calligrapher’s activity for the first time.</p>

The Art of the Pen: Calligraphy of the 14th to 20th centuries AD (The Nasser D. Khalili Collection of Islamic Art)

Religion & Spirituality

Khalili Collections

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