Beyond Words
Calligraphy from the World of Islam
$88.00
- Hardcover
356 pages
- Release Date
19 September 2024
Summary
Highlighting the beautiful forms and various applications of calligraphy in Islamic art
Calligraphy means ‘the art of writing beautifully’. Driven by its use in the Koran, artfully executed Arabic script became a key religious and political marker at a very early stage; since then calligraphy has played a central role in the Islamic world.
In addition to appearing on paper, artful writing can be found on everything, from coins, weapons, dishes, lamps and texti…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9788794418034 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 8794418039 |
| Author: | Joachim Meyer, Peter Wandel, Rasmus Olsen |
| Publisher: | Strandberg Publishing |
| Imprint: | Strandberg Publishing |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 356 |
| Release Date: | 19 September 2024 |
| Weight: | 2.14kg |
| Dimensions: | 285mm x 255mm |
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About The Author
Joachim Meyer
Joachim Meyer is Museum Director at The David Collection.
Rasmus Bech Olsen is Curator at The David Collection.
Peter Wandel is Curator at The David Collection.
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