Writing the Word of God: Calligraphy and the Qur'an
by David Roxburgh
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"This book demonstrates the breadth and beauty of Islamic calligraphy across centuries and continents, as seen in rare early folios of the Qur'an. Noted scholar David J. Roxburgh begins by discussing the Qur'an.... He then analyzes Kufic script, the preeminent vehicle for writing early manuscripts of the Qur'an; reforms of calligraphy in the 10th century; and the great master Islamic calligraphers, in particular Yaqut al-Musta'simi"--Publisher's description.Tags
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David J. Roxburgh is professor of the history of art and architecture, Harvard University.
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- Genres
- Nonfiction, Art & Design, Religion & Spirituality, History
- DDC/MDS
- 745.619927 — Arts & recreation Drawing & decorative arts Decorations & Handicrafts / Calligraphy Calligraphy, illumination, heraldic design Calligraphy instruction Other calligraphy Islamic calligraphy
- LCC
- NK3636.5 .R69 — Fine Arts 3600-(9990) Other arts and art industries Decorative arts Other arts and art industries
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- Languages
- English
- Media
- Paper, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 3
