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*020  $a0863563473 (pbk.)
*020  $a0863563473
*035  $a(Ko)18505
*040  $dDLC$dDLC
*084  $aAec
*084  $aPoa
*1001 $aAbiFarès, Huda Smitshuijzen,$d1965-
*24510$aArabic typography :$ba comprehensive sourcebook  /$cHuda Smitshuijzen AbiFarès.
*260  $aLondon  :$bSaqi ,$c2001.
*300  $a263 p.  :$bill.  :$c26 cm.
*504  $aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 244-246) and index.
*546  $aIncludes passages in Arabic.
*650 4$aArabic type
*650 4$aArabisk skrift
*650 4$aTypografi
*650 4$ahistoria
*8520 $cGRAFISK DESIGN - Aec
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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.

• Introduction
• Writing is a potent power
• Distinguishing between Calligraphy and Typography
• the role of the Arab typographer
• Historical Timelines
• Genealogy of the Arabic writing system
• Development of the Arabic alphabet
• Development of the calligraphic system
• Development of Arabic printing types
• Aspects of Arabic Type
• The alphabet and its structure
• The anatomy of letterforms
• The analphabetic symbols
• Type Design
• The influence of production tools on type
• The repertoire
• Morphology of a type family
• Type style classifications
• Visual perception and type
• The type design process
• The technical aspects of font development
• Conclusion
• Appendices
• Type designers and font foundries
• Glossary of terms
• Bibliography & Credits