Writing Arabic : from type to script

This book, abundantly illustrated with examples, very clearly presents the evolution of Arab writing styles, and particularly shines light on the importance of materials used; both media and instruments, as well as the difficulties that needed resolving when printing and later with computers. Arabic writing, from script to type, has been written not only for those interested in the extraordinary history of writing, but also graphic designers, calligraphers, and visual artists. It will enable them to judiciously use existing styles and give them a logical base for creating logotypes and new character fonts. Stefan F; Moginet, graphic and type designer, has worked for over fifteen years in Morocco and Tunisia in the press, publishing, and advertising. ""Writing arabic"" ""Copyright & ISBN"" ""Contents"" ""Preface"" ""The Origins of the Arabic Alphabet"" ""The Origins of Writing"" ""Writing in Antiquity"" ""The Beginnings of Arabic Writing"" ""Angular Scripts"" ""The Invention of Paper"" ""The Development of Cursive Writing"" ""The Golden Age of Calligraphy"" ""Cursive Scripts"" ""Numerals"" ""Printing and the Arabic Script"" ""Twenty-first-century Arabic Scripts"" ""Glossary"" ""Bibliography""