Mightier than the sword Arabic script : beauty and meaning
‘Mightier than the Sword’ is a collaborative effort between the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia and the British Museum. As a complement to the ‘Mightier than the Sword’ exhibition, a catalogue reveals the beauty and diversity of the Arabic script. The publication showcases masterpieces of hand calligra...
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| Sprache: | English |
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The Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia
2004
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| Zusammenfassung: | ‘Mightier than the Sword’ is a collaborative effort between the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia and the British Museum. As a complement to the ‘Mightier than the Sword’ exhibition, a catalogue reveals the beauty and diversity of the Arabic script. The publication showcases masterpieces of hand calligraphy, lustrous tiles, inlaid metal objects, woven fabrics and engraved precious stones from the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia and the British Museum’s own collections. The text examines the rise, spread and uses of the Arabic script across the Islamic world and highlights its development, flexibility and diversity. |
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| Beschreibung: | This publication is published in conjunction with exhibition "Mightier than the sword - Arabic Script : beauty and meaning", held at the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia from 22 April 2004-20 July 2004 The exhibition is organized by the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia in collacoration with the British Museum UK |
| Beschreibung: | 231 Seiten Karten 34 cm |
| ISBN: | 9834084544 9789834084547 |