Isbn: 9780789208798 - arabic script: styles, variants, and calligraphic adaptations (12 risultati)

Soft Cover. Condizione: Very Good. 1st PB Ed., 2nd Printing. 180 pages. Illustrated. Arabic Script.

Condizione: Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc.

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. 180pp. Extremities lightly rubbed & bumped; sticker remnants bottom spine. Illus.; glossary; index.

Trade Paperback. Condizione: Fine. Book is in excellent condition. Binding is solid and square, covers have sharp corners, exterior shows no blemishes, text/interior is clean and free of marking of any kind. This fascinating guide to the Arabic alphabet and writing styles also offers an ample and thorough overview of a culture and a civilization. This enlightening book helps us discover an alphabet that throughout the centuries has been linked to the secular and religious worlds of Islam. The text explains the history and meaning of each letter, as well as its philosophical, theological, and cultural significance, and 300 two-color and black-and-white pictures illustrate the letters, their variants, and calligraphic adaptations. An ideal book for linguists, graphic designers, and collectors of Islamic art, Arabic Script will also prove handy for travelers who wish to become familiar with the rudiments of the alphabet. One of the world's major forms of writing, Arabic script is the language of the Koran and became widespread as a result of Islamic conquests of much of the world. The Koran places great importance on writing, and in the first verse of the holy book, reading and writing with the calamus, or reed pen, are praised as the source of all knowledge and all spiritual or scientific paths of change.For this reason the Islamic world is known for its reverence for books, as well as its love of writing. Eventually Arabic script gave rise to calligraphic art, which became an art form of astonishing beauty. More highly regarded than painting, Arabic calligraphy is approached aesthetically, like music, with its own rules of composition, rhythm, and harmony.…

Paperback. Condizione: Like New. FIRST THUS. First Edition Thus, 2nd Printing. Not price-clipped. Published by Abbeville Press, 2006. Octavo. Paperback. Book is like new. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York.…

Trade Paperback. Condizione: Like New. First Edition. First Edition, 2nd Printing. Not price-clipped ($24.95 price intact). Published by Abbeville, 2001. Octavo. Book is like new with a small stain on the top page ends. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York. …

Trade Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. First Paperback Edition. First Paperback Edition, 2nd Printing. Not price-clipped ($24.95 price intact). Published by Abbeville Press, 2001. Octavo. Book is very good with small tear on back top edge. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Islamic culture's reverence for the written word has made Arabic calligraphy an elevated artistic form. The first part of this guide introduces each letter's history, uses and symbolism, with comparison of the styles in different eras and locations. This is followed by a series of illustrations showing graphic artists' complex and inventive adaptations of the script.…

Soft cover. Condizione: Near Fine. 180 pp. Minimal signs of wear to the soft cover. Binding remains firm and the spine uncreased. Pages are clean with no inscriptions or annotations. Overall, the volume remains in excellent condition. Size: 9" - 10" tall. Weight: 510g.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. bilingual edition. 180 pages. 9.00x6.25x0.75 inches. In Stock.

paperback. Condizione: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.