Writing arabesque

When the printer becomes decoration is expressed, in my opinion, the power and beauty of writing. See the examples of Berlin's Pergamon Musem stittura cufic applied, I was motivated to make this little research. The Kufic or kufico, which is the style of Arabic calligraphy (the name derives from the Iraqi city of Kufa where, according to tradition, took place the earliest development of the Arabic script) is characterized by a geometric shape of the grapheme. In the history of the Kufic could develop its own formal aesthetic characterized by heavy letters, from sharp bends and minimal and therefore be particularly suitable for writing on stone or metal, to carve inscriptions on the walls of mosques and the minting of coins.

There were no special charges for the shapes of letters or spaces, so that the copyists and calligraphers were able to use the new style with some freedom, getting the most varied effects. There are two predominant Tili: the "square Kufic" and "floral Kufic", the first is a form of writing consisting of lines and angles, usually vertical and horizontal, while the second has a particular final letters, and is perfect for arabesque decorations.

The arabesque, ornamental style consists of a calligraphic elements and / or geometric designs, was used to decorate, especially the surfaces of mosques and other religious buildings. These findings are not a masterpiece of Granada dell'Alahambra arabesque!?!

Tags: Kufic , lettering

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