A Brief Introduction to the Arabic Alphabet Sketchbook relatable and stimulating

relatable and stimulating

this beloved author shares her wisdom and unique understanding of creativity

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With exclusive archival photography

Material: Brass

A Brief Introduction to the Arabic Alphabet Sketchbook relatable and stimulatingIn this comprehensive introduction the authors trace the origins of the Arabic alphabet back to Aramaic, which also gave rise to the Hebrew and Greek alphabets. Using detailed illustrations, the authors investigate early Islamic inscriptions as well as classical Arabic scripts. John F. Healey and G. Rex Smith bring the story up to the present day by examining the practice of calligraphy, printing and computing in Arabic. Softcover 128 pages