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Arabic Language as Arab Characters Related to Arabic Language Alphabet

Arabic Language as Arab Characters Related to Arabic Language Alphabet

Adel Alanmi
Copyright: © 2021 |Pages: 15
ISBN13: 9781799857532|ISBN10: 1799857530|ISBN13 Softcover: 9781799857563|EISBN13: 9781799857549
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-5753-2.ch009
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Alanmi, Adel. "Arabic Language as Arab Characters Related to Arabic Language Alphabet." Describing Nature Through Visual Data, edited by Anna Ursyn, IGI Global, 2021, pp. 213-227. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-5753-2.ch009

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Alanmi, A. (2021). Arabic Language as Arab Characters Related to Arabic Language Alphabet. In A. Ursyn (Ed.), Describing Nature Through Visual Data (pp. 213-227). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-5753-2.ch009

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Alanmi, Adel. "Arabic Language as Arab Characters Related to Arabic Language Alphabet." In Describing Nature Through Visual Data, edited by Anna Ursyn, 213-227. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2021. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-5753-2.ch009

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Abstract

All languages in this universe have a rich history behind them and culture among the people who speak them. Arabic calligraphy is a timeless craft that has resounding relationship with the Arabic culture and Islamic heritage. The word calligraphy originated from Greek words, namely kallos and graphos, which mean beauty and writing, respectively. Many calligraphic works may seem effortless at a glance, but that is not the case as calligraphy requires keenness and the final piece is as a result of accurate and measure brushstrokes. This chapter is going to look at and analyze the different artwork and calligraphy works related to the Arabic language that have significance to the Arabic world and Muslim culture.

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