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Calligraphies of Love

(Paperback)


Publishing Details

Full Title:

Calligraphies of Love

ISBN:

9780863569050

Publisher:

Saqi Books

Imprint:

Saqi Books

Publication Date:

2nd May 2017

Country:

United Kingdom

Classifications

Readership:

General

Fiction/Non-fiction:

Non Fiction

Main Subject:
Other Subjects:

Individual artists, art monographs
Typography and lettering
History of design

Dewey:

745.619927

Physical Properties

Physical Format:

Paperback

Number of Pages:

128

Dimensions:

Width 140mm, Height 180mm, Spine 8mm

Weight:

238g

Description

Inspired by timeless poems from around the world, Hassan Massoudy's calligraphy takes us on a visual journey through love in its many forms. Through his signature broad strokes and vibrant colours, this master calligrapher brings to life the words and wisdom of some of our greatest poets, from Ibn Zaydoun and Rumi to Kahlil Gibran, John Keats and Paul Eluard. Beautifully designed and illustrated throughout, Calligraphies of Love is the perfect gift for lovers, poets and dreamers.

Author Bio

Hassan Massoudy was born in Najaf, Iraq. He moved to France in 1969, where he studied at L'Ecole des Beaux-Arts. His work has been exhibited throughout Europe, North Africa and the Middle East, and is in the permanent collections of the British Museum and the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts, among others. Nineteen books of his calligraphy have been published in France, where he lives.His other works available in the English language include The Calligrapher's Garden. www.massoudy.net

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