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By Ahmed Ebeed

February 27, 2005

- `Afif Bahnasi. Al-Khat Al-`Arabi: Usuluh, Nahdatuh, Intisharuh (Arabic Calligraphy: Principles, Development, Spread). 1984. Damascus: Dar Al-Fikr.

- Basim Zanoun. Al-Khat Al-`Arabi: Rihlat Al-Tahsien wa Al-Tajwid (Arab Calligraphy: Journey of Improvement & Embellishment). 1998. Egypt: Dar Al-Kitab.

- Yehya Wahin Al-Jaboury. Al-Khat wa Al-Kitabh fi Al-Hadarah Al-`Arabiah (Calligraphy and Handwriting in the Arab Civilization). 1994. Morroco: Dar Al-Gharb Al-Islami.

- `Abdul `Aziz Al-Dali. Al-Khataath: Al-Kitab Al-`Arabih (Calligraphy: Arabic Handwriting). 1992. Egypt: Al-Kahnjy.

Arabic Calligraphy: The Essential Islamic Art
Introduction
The Origin of Arabic Calligraphy
Arabic Calligraphy: From Nomadic Experience to an Art
The Kufi Script: Flexible and Accurate
Thuluth: Mother of All Calligraphy
The Naskh Script: The Servant of the Qur’an
The Persian or Farsi Script
Riq`a Style of Handwriting: A Quick Rhythm
The Diwani Script: The Script of Eloquence
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* Ahmed Ebeed is the head of Information Unit in IOL. He has a deep interest in Arabic calligraphy. You can reach him at

ahmed.ebeed@iolteam.com

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