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ISLAMIC ARCHIVESThe Rise of Islamic CalligraphyAlain George
Published
2010
Venue
Saqi Books, London
Language
English
Type
Book
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The Rise of Islamic Calligraphy

Alain George

Traces Arabic calligraphy from its pre-Islamic origins through early Qur'an manuscripts to later scripts, with attention to proportion.

Keywords: Arabic calligraphy, Qur'an manuscripts, Kufic script, proportion, Islamic art

Archived 15 October 2026 · Source: saqibooks.com

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George, Alain. The Rise of Islamic Calligraphy. Saqi Books, London. 2010. Archived 15 October 2026 in Islamic Internet Archives: Archive of Modern Islamic Thought. https://islamicarchives.org/works/alain-george-the-rise-of-islamic-calligraphy/