Sacred Script
Muhaqqaq in Islamic Calligraphy
Sacred Script
Muhaqqaq in Islamic Calligraphy
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Arabic calligraphy is at once an expression of piety, aesthetic sensibility and artistic discipline. 'Muhaqqaq' was an early term which captured care, clarity and meticulousness in calligraphy. It was associated with the making of manuscripts of the Qur'an - a sacred task and one which helped to give the new Islamic order both identity and coherence. 'Muhaqqaq' energed in the eleventh century as the name for one of six classical scripts. This is the first book devoted entirely to 'muhaqqaq' tradition. Nassar Mansour, himself a highly respected calligrapher, here traces the development of 'muhaqqaq'. His book also presents examples of his own work in muhaqqaq whish demonstrate the enduring value of this script for today. This is an invaluable and beautifully executed reference work on Islamic calligraphy, which will attract art historians and practitioners alike.
Table of Contents
Dedication
Introduction by Mark Allen
List of Illustrations
Abbreviations
Acknowledgement
The Arabic Alphabet
Forward
Technical Terms
PART ONE: THE HISTORICAL STUDY
Introduction
CHAPTER ONE
The Seven Scripts
Mu'annaq: the Missing Script
The Remaining Six Scripts
Muhaqqaq: Term and Significance
The Development of Muhaqqaq as an Independent Script
CHAPTER TWO
Muhaqqaq in the Hands of Ibn al-Bawwab and Yaqut al-Musta'simi
The Role of Ibn al-Bawwab in the Development of Muhaqqaq
The Role of Ibn al-Bawwab in the Major Scripts
Ibn al- Bawwab and Muhaqqaq
A Study of the Individual Letters of Muhaqqaq in the Diwan
The Role of Yaqut al-Musta'simi in Muhaqqaq
Yaqut and the Major Scripts
Yaqut's Disciples
Yaqut's Technique in Muhaqqaq
CHAPTER THREE
Muhaqqaq as Mushaf Script
The Flourishing of ibn al-Bawwab's School in Muhaqqaq
The Flourishing of Yaqut's School in Muhaqqaq
Muhaqqaq in Architecture - Monumental Inscriptions
CHAPTER FOUR
The Artistic Features of Muhaqqaq
The General Features of Muhaqqaq
The Muhaqqaq Pen
Distinguisshing between Scripts - Difficulties and Confusions
CHAPTER FIVE
Qarahisari: Life and Influence on the Development of Muhaqqaq and the Ottoman School
The Ottomans Abandon Muhaqqaq
Reasons for Choosing the Mushaf of Qarahisari
The Story of the Mushaf
Description of the Mushaf
Conclusion
Glossary of the Arabic Terms
Bibliography
PART TWO: THE ARTISTIC APPLICATIONS
PROJECT ONE: The Muhaqqaq Copybook
Introduction
A Historical Background
Training as a Calligrapher
Muhaqqaq Copybook
Technical Terms
Study of the Alphabet
The Art Work of the Muhaqqaq Copybook (al-Mashq)
PROJECT TWO: Muhaqqaq Panels
A Historical Background
The Presentation of the Muhaqqaq Panels
PROJECT THREE: Muhaqqaq in Architecture
Inscriptions for the Mausoleum of the Martyrs of the Arab Army-Jordan
The Story of the Project
The Implementation
Details from the Ink Work
Section from the Edited Work
Images of the Finished Work
Product details
| Published | 13 Jul 2011 |
|---|---|
| Format | Hardback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 296 |
| ISBN | 9781848854390 |
| Imprint | I.B. Tauris |
| Illustrations | 100 illustrations |
| Dimensions | 241 x 165 mm |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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