Sacred Leaves Graduate Symposium Collection
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Publication Date
2008
Abstract
Examines the development of Kufic, an angular style of Arabic calligraphy, from the 9th to 12th century in Islamic manuscripts and its revival by scribes and artists in later periods, including architects. Neumeier challenges the idea that Arabic script is merely a vehicle for textual meaning and argues that different styles of Arabic calligraphy, especially Kufic, have the power to connote meaning outside of the text as an icon in and of itself. Beyond Islam, Christian artists admired Kufic's stylized beauty and often prized the ornamental calligraphy in their own manuscripts, painting, and architecture.
Keywords
Paleography, Arabic (Cufic)
Extent
00:15:33 minutes
Language
English
Media Type
Symposia (conferences); Video recordings
Format
Digital Only
Identifier
S65-00008
Recommended Citation
Neumeier, Emily, "Kufic Korans: The art of calligraphy in Islamic manuscripts" (2008). Sacred Leaves Graduate Symposium Collection. 8.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/sacred_leaves_symposium/8
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