Arabic typography : a comprehensive sourcebook / Huda Smitshuijzen AbiFarès.

By:

AbiFares, Huda Smitshuijzen, 1965-

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: London : Saqi, 2001.Description: 263 p. : ill. ; 26 cmISBN:

0863563473 (pbk.)

Subject(s):

Arabic type

LOC classification:

Z251.A6 A24 2001

Summary: This is a comprehensive study, and practical reference, of Arabic letterforms and styles beginning with a concise historical overview of the development of Arabic typography through to modern designs and technological advancements. Going beyond the historical facts, this book discusses modern design issues - pertaining to the creation of letterforms and to modern Arabic typographic design - as a communication tool marrying functionality to aesthetic delight.

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 244-246) and index.

This is a comprehensive study, and practical reference, of Arabic letterforms and styles beginning with a concise historical overview of the development of Arabic typography through to modern designs and technological advancements. Going beyond the historical facts, this book discusses modern design issues - pertaining to the creation of letterforms and to modern Arabic typographic design - as a communication tool marrying functionality to aesthetic delight.

Includes passages in Arabic.

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