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Arabic Calligraphy: Naskh Script for Beginners
Mustafa Ja´far
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Description for Arabic Calligraphy: Naskh Script for Beginners
Paperback. Naskh is one of the six major cursive Arabic scripts. Its origins can be traced back to the late eighth century AD and it is still in use today, over 1300 years later. This introductory workbook makes it possible for everyone to learn and enjoy the beauty of Arabic calligraphy. Num Pages: 32 pages, illustrations, bibliog , further reading. BIC Classification: 2CSR; WFU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 299 x 209 x 4. Weight in Grams: 184. Naskh Script for Beginners. 32 pages, illustrations, bibliog , further reading. Naskh is one of the six major cursive Arabic scripts. Its origins can be traced back to the late eighth century AD and it is still in use today, over 1300 years later. This introductory workbook makes it possible for everyone to learn and enjoy the beauty of Arabic calligraphy. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 2CSR; WFU. Dimension: 299 x 209 x 4. Weight: 184.
The first stroke-by-stroke guide ever produced for learning to write Naskh, one of the six major cursive Arabic scripts. Its origins can be traced back to the late eighth century AD and it is still in use today, over 1300 years later. The Ottoman Turks considered Naskh the script most suited for copying the Qur'an and today more Qur'ans are copied in Naskh throughout the Islamic world than in all other Arabic scripts combined. This introductory workbook makes it possible for everyone to learn and enjoy the beauty of Arabic calligraphy. Based on his experience of running workshops and demonstrations ... Read more
The first stroke-by-stroke guide ever produced for learning to write Naskh, one of the six major cursive Arabic scripts. Its origins can be traced back to the late eighth century AD and it is still in use today, over 1300 years later. The Ottoman Turks considered Naskh the script most suited for copying the Qur'an and today more Qur'ans are copied in Naskh throughout the Islamic world than in all other Arabic scripts combined. This introductory workbook makes it possible for everyone to learn and enjoy the beauty of Arabic calligraphy. Based on his experience of running workshops and demonstrations ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
British Museum Press
Number of pages
32
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Condition
New
Weight
183g
Number of Pages
32
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780714114996
SKU
V9780714114996
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Ref
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About Mustafa Ja´far
Mustafa Ja'far is an Iraqi-British artist and graphic designer. His interest in Arabic calligraphy began when he studied the subject under the eminent Iraqi master calligrapher Hashim Muhammad al-Khattat al-Baghdadi between 1969 and 1971. He also studied painting and design in Baghdad and Rome and worked as an Art Director in the Gulf region between 1978 and 1990. He has ... Read more
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