| INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER |
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| International Standard Book Number |
0714114995 |
| DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER |
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| Call number |
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| MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME |
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| Authors |
Jafar, Mustafa. |
| TITLE STATEMENT |
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| Title |
Arabic calligraphy : |
| Subtitle |
Naskh script for beginners / |
| Statement of responsibility, etc |
text and calligraphy, Mustafa Jafar ; introduction, Venetia Porter. |
| PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. (IMPRINT) |
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| Place of publication |
London : |
| Publisher |
The British Museum Press, |
| Date |
c2002. |
| PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION |
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| Extent |
32 p. : |
| Other Details |
ill ; |
| Size |
30 cm. |
| GENERAL NOTE |
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| General note |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| SUMMARY |
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| Summary |
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. In its earliest form Naskh was a utilitarian script, used mainly for correspondence, but during the tenth and eleventh centuries it was completely transformed by the elegant refinements of the great Abbasid calligraphers. The Ottoman Turks also considered Naskh the script most suited for copying the Qur'an. Throughout the Islamic world, there are more Qur'ans copied in Naskh than in all other Arabic scripts combined. For centuries, novice Arabic calligraphers have begun their training with the practice of Naskh, a tradition that continues today. This introductory workbook now makes it possible for everyone to learn and enjoy the beauty of Arabic calligraphy. Based on his experience of running workshops and demonstrations, Mustafa Ja'far has distilled the basics into an easy-to-follow, teach-yourself guide. |
| SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM |
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| Topical Heading |
Calligraphy, Arabic. |
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| Topical Heading |
Arabic scripts (calligraphy) |
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| Topical Heading |
Naskh (calligraphy) |
| ELECTRONIC LOCATION AND ACCESS |
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| Uniform Resource Identifier |
https://uowd.box.com/s/s5o3u5aeljjrfijpwtoqge6eh90ktdzu |
| Public note |
Location Map |
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