The aura of Alif : the art of writing in Islam
Starting with the alifA", the first letter of the Arabic alphabet that symbolizes divine beauty and exploring the fascinating aesthetic qualities of calligraphy, the book presents the contextual and symbolic intentions of writing in religion, magic, and poetry. Writing surfaces include not only...
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Bibliographic Details
| Main Author: |
Frembgen, Jurgen Wasim
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| Format: | Book
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| Language: | English |
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Munich, Germany ; London ; New York :
Prestel ,
c2010
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