'Sheila S. Blair is a seasoned author with an excellent track
record in publishing both specialised and general books on Islamic
art. Indeed she is an undisputed star in her field.' - Professor
Robert Hillenbrand, University of Edinburgh
'I can think of no one more qualified to produce such a volume
She is a recognised and highly-regarded expert in the field..' -
Professor W. M. Thackston, Harvard University
This stunning book is an important contribution to a key area of
non-western art, being the first reference work on art of beautiful
writing in Arabic script.
The extensive use of writing is a hallmark of Islamic
civilization. Calligraphy, the art of beautiful writing, became one
of the main methods of artistic expression from the seventh century
to the present in almost all regions from the far Maghrib, or
Islamic West, to India and beyond. Arabic script was adopted for
other languages from Persian and Turkish to Kanembu and Malay.
Sheila Blair's groundbreaking book explains this art form to modern
readers and shows them how to identify, understand and appreciate
its varied styles and modes. The book is designed to offer a
standardized terminology for identifying and describing various
styles of Islamic calligraphy, and to help Westerners appreciate
why calligraphy has long been so important in Islamic
civilization.
The argument is enhanced by the inclusion of more than 150
colour illustrations, as well as over 100 black-and-white details
that highlight the salient features of the individual scripts and
hands. Examples are chosen from dated or datable examples with
secure provenance, for the problem of forgeries and copies (both
medieval and modern) is rampant. Theillustrations are accompanied
by detailed analyses telling the reader what to look for in
determining both style and quality of script.
This beautiful book is an ideal reference for anyone with an
interest in Islamic art.
Winner of the British-Kuwait Friendship Society Prize 2007.
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