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An Introduction to Arabic Calligraphy
Ghani Alani
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Description for An Introduction to Arabic Calligraphy
Hardcover. Num Pages: 80 pages, 304 colour & b/w illus. BIC Classification: 2CSR; WFU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 225 x 287 x 13. Weight in Grams: 614.
With a photo-rich teaching method that's welcoming to everyone, this introduction helps you use ink and a qalamaa traditional reed penato create flowing, timelessly decorative lines of Arabic script. The book begins with the history behind this art that decorates writings and architecture worldwide. Master calligrapher Alani next shows you how to choose the materials and prepare your tools. After a quick introduction to how the Arabic language works, he guides you through exercises to help you successfully write the 28 Arabic letters, join them together, and finally assemble them into phrases. Once you have mastered the basics, explore creating ... Read more
With a photo-rich teaching method that's welcoming to everyone, this introduction helps you use ink and a qalamaa traditional reed penato create flowing, timelessly decorative lines of Arabic script. The book begins with the history behind this art that decorates writings and architecture worldwide. Master calligrapher Alani next shows you how to choose the materials and prepare your tools. After a quick introduction to how the Arabic language works, he guides you through exercises to help you successfully write the 28 Arabic letters, join them together, and finally assemble them into phrases. Once you have mastered the basics, explore creating ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Weight
614g
Number of Pages
80
Place of Publication
Atglen, United States
ISBN
9780764351730
SKU
V9780764351730
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About Ghani Alani
Ghani Alani's work is in museums worldwide, and is featured in several films. Born in Iraq, he holds the Ijaze (calligraphy diploma) from H. el Badadi, grand master of the School of Baghdad, and H. el Hamedi, master of the School of Turkey.
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