A Handbook of Persian Calligraphy and Related Arts
A Handbook of Persian Calligraphy and Related Arts

Author: Hamid Reza Ghelichkhani

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2021-11-22

Total Pages: 424

ISBN-13: 9004432892

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This volume puts together a first-of-a-kind handbook, and contains the most important termini technici, expressions, and techniques connected to the traditional art of Persian calligraphy, calligraphy as well as related arts, like illumination, historiated painting, book binding, etc. The content is based on thirty prominent classical Persian treatises, composed between twelfth and twentieth centuries.

Persian Calligraphy
Persian Calligraphy

Author: Mahdiyeh Meidani

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2019-09-04

Total Pages: 447

ISBN-13: 0429559070

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This book is an exploratory adventure to defamiliarize calligraphy, especially Persian Nastaliq calligraphic letterforms, and to look beyond the tradition that has always considered calligraphy as pursuant to and subordinate to linguistic practices. Calligraphy can be considered a visual communicative system with different means of meaning-making or as a medium through which meaning is made and expression is conveyed via a complex grammar. This study looks at calligraphy as a systematic means in the field of visual communication, rather than as a one-dimensional and ad hoc means of providing visual beauty and aesthetic enjoyment. Revolving around different insights of multimodal social semiotics, the volume relies on the findings of a corpus study of Persian Nastaliq calligraphy. The research emphasizes the way in which letterforms, regardless of conventions in language, are applied as graphically meaningful forms that convey individual distinct meanings. This volume on Persian Nastaliq calligraphy will be inspirational to visual artists, designers, calligraphers, writers, linguists, and visual communicators. With an introduction to social semiotics, this work will be of interest to students and scholars interested in visual arts, media and communication, and semiotics.

Nuqteh
Nuqteh

Author: Ali Rouhfar

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2014-03-02

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13: 9781495302053

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Comprehensive teaching instruction for Persian calligraphy. This book contains 200 step-by-step lessons providing instructions for the entire Persian alphabet and instructions to combine letters. Even those who do not have Persian language knowledge can learn Farsi and calligraphy from this book.

Calligraphers Secret
Calligraphers Secret

Author: Rafik Schami

Publisher: Haus Publishing

Published: 2014-01-15

Total Pages: 482

ISBN-13: 1906697310

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Even as a young man, Hamid Farsi is acclaimed as a master of the art of calligraphy. But as time goes by, he sees that weaknesses in the Arabic language and its script limit its uses in the modern world. In a secret society, he works out schemes for radical reform, never guessing what risks he is running. His beautiful wife, Noura, is ignorant of the great plans on her husband’s mind. She knows only his cold, avaricious side and so it is no wonder she feels flattered by the attentions of his amusing, lively young apprentice. And so begins a passionate love story of a Muslim woman and a Christian man.

Persian Designs and Motifs for Artists and Craftsmen
Persian Designs and Motifs for Artists and Craftsmen

Author: Ali Dowlatshahi

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2012-08-13

Total Pages: 114

ISBN-13: 0486146804

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Outstanding collection of 400 motifs: floral designs, geometrics, arabesques, mythical creatures, rosettes, paisley patterns, palmettes, medallions, border and marginal decorations, scrolls, curves, and hunting scenes.

Iranian Typography
Iranian Typography

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13:

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A treasure trove of 50 years of Iranian graphic design, predominantly in the form of logo-types and posters, are presented in this publication that illustrates the depth of talent and wealth of tradition in this country. The result of a co-operative exchange between institutes and schools in Iran and Switzerland, this book documents one work per page, and includes production details and biographic information of each featured designer.

On Islam
On Islam

Author: Rosemary Pennington

Publisher: Indiana University Press

Published: 2018-02-05

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13: 0253032563

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In the constant deluge of media coverage on Islam, Muslims are often portrayed as terrorists, refugees, radicals, or victims, depictions that erode human responses of concern, connection, or even a willingness to learn about Muslims. On Islam helps break this cycle with information and strategies to understand and report the modern Muslim experience. Journalists, activists, bloggers, and scholars offer insights into how Muslims are represented in the media today and offer tips for those covering Islam in the future. Interviews provide personal and often moving firsthand accounts of people confronting the challenges of modern life while maintaining their Muslim faith, and brief overviews provide a crash course on Muslim beliefs and practices. A concise and frank discussion of the Muslim experience, On Islam provides facts and perspective at a time when truth in journalism is more vital than ever.