Narratives of Arabic Script: Calligraphic Design and Modern Spaces

J. Osborn

DOI:10.1080/17547075.2009.11643292

Corpus ID: 147422407

Narratives of Arabic Script: Calligraphic Design and Modern Spaces

@article{Osborn2009NarrativesOA,
  title={Narratives of Arabic Script: Calligraphic Design and Modern Spaces},
  author={J. Osborn},
  journal={Design and Culture},
  year={2009},
  volume={1},
  pages={289 - 306}
}

J. Osborn

Published 2009

Sociology

Design and Culture

ABSTRACT The histories and practices of Arabic calligraphy and Arabic typography are richly intertwined, and this paper explores the narratives in which Arabic letter designers situate their work. It highlights two sites of Arabic lettering practice: the design firm of Syntax Digital in Amman, Jordan and the Institute of Traditional Islamic Arts at al-Balqa’ Applied University in Salt, Jordan. In dialogue with site representatives, the presentation explores the relationships connecting… CONTINUE READING

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