Calligraphy and Islamic Culture
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Calligraphy and Islamic Culture

by Annemarie Schimmel

Publisher
New York University Press
Pages
264
Language
English
Published
1984

Overview

Four transcripted lectures (1981-82) on Islamic calligraphic traditions, covering history, the role of calligraphy artists, religious relevance, and poetic significance. Fully illustrated with both black and white and color plates.

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