The Art of the Pen Calligraphy of the 14th to 20th Centuries |
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| Author:
| Safwat, Nabil F. |
| As told to:
| Zakariya, Mohamed |
| Series title: | The Nasser D. Khalili Collection of Islamic Art |
| ISBN: | 978-0-19-727604-4 |
| Publication Date: | May 1995 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $259.95 |
Book Description:
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The Nasser D. Khalili Collection holds examples of Islamic calligraphy that span six centuries and demonstrate the continuity of this central art form into the modern era. The holdings--nearly 300 in total--include exceptional items that feature the work of many of the most famous master calligraphers, including Seyh Hamdullah and Hafiz Osman.
The Nasser D. Khalili Collection holds examples of Islamic calligraphy that span six centuries and demonstrate the continuity of this central art form into the modern era. The holdings--nearly 300 in total--include exceptional items that feature the work of many of the most famous master calligraphers, including Seyh Hamdullah and Hafiz Osman.