
Beyond Words
Calligraphy from the World of Islam
Strandberg Publishing
Published on 4. July 2024
Book
Hardback
356 pages
978-87-94418-03-4 (ISBN)
Description
Highlighting the beautiful forms and various applications of calligraphy in Islamic art
Calligraphy means 'the art of writing beautifully'. Driven by its use in the Koran, artfully executed Arabic script became a key religious and political marker at a very early stage; since then calligraphy has played a central role in the Islamic world.
In addition to appearing on paper, artful writing can be found on everything, from coins, weapons, dishes, lamps and textiles to the façades and interiors of buildings. The many types of texts offer rich and varied insights into Islamic art, culture and societies.
Beyond Words presents 128 objects featuring calligraphy, most notably from The David Collection. In addition, the book contains articles on such subjects as the Arabic alphabet, classical scripts, the calligraphers and the different types of texts. The publication also explores the use of Arabic lettering in earlier European art and in modern-day Arabic graffiti.
Calligraphy means 'the art of writing beautifully'. Driven by its use in the Koran, artfully executed Arabic script became a key religious and political marker at a very early stage; since then calligraphy has played a central role in the Islamic world.
In addition to appearing on paper, artful writing can be found on everything, from coins, weapons, dishes, lamps and textiles to the façades and interiors of buildings. The many types of texts offer rich and varied insights into Islamic art, culture and societies.
Beyond Words presents 128 objects featuring calligraphy, most notably from The David Collection. In addition, the book contains articles on such subjects as the Arabic alphabet, classical scripts, the calligraphers and the different types of texts. The publication also explores the use of Arabic lettering in earlier European art and in modern-day Arabic graffiti.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Kobenhavn
Denmark
Illustrations
259 Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 300 mm
Width: 254 mm
Thickness: 35 mm
Weight
2148 gr
ISBN-13
978-87-94418-03-4 (9788794418034)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Joachim Meyer is Museum Director at The David Collection.
Rasmus Bech Olsen is Curator at The David Collection.
Peter Wandel is Curator at The David Collection.
Rasmus Bech Olsen is Curator at The David Collection.
Peter Wandel is Curator at The David Collection.