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Contemporary Arabic calligraphy and poetry as geometry of true morality.
Title:
Contemporary Arabic calligraphy and poetry as geometry of true morality.
Author:
Almuqhawi, Badreyah.
ISBN:
9780438237629
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Publication Information:
Ann Arbor : ProQuest Dissertations & Theses, 2018
Physical Description:
1 onl ine resource (37 p.)
General Note:
Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 58-01.
Adviser: Leonard Urso.
Abstract:
All human languages are tightly interwoven with the history and culture of the nations and people who speak them. There is an inherent beauty to the lines of each sign, balance, and proportion of the symbols in Arabic calligraphy that are amazingly beautiful. In Arabic writing, one can feel musical rhythm to the words- there is a feeling as if one can hear the music or poetry. Arabic calligraphy is an art that contains the Arabic alphabet or Arabic script and has significant value because it includes a message which is meaningful to the artist. I think Arabic calligraphy is my way to express the pure beauty that is full moral integrity, value and ethics.

My subject matter's inspiration comes from a stereotypical piece of advice; "Don't judge a book by its cover." As cliche as that sounds, it's a simple piece of advice that many people choose to forget. A person's appearance might project perfection, but once you dig a little deeper, you might find an empty shell that represents nothing. I am interested in this topic as a reflective analysis. Every day I encounter people that have one dimensional priorities, whether it be appearance, the color of someone's skin, or the educational degree they carry. They choose to judge a character based on these things before assessing the essence of their personality. Through my work of multimedia sculptures and jewelry, I explore these ideas through many materials such as, resin, aluminum, steel, and wood.
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School code: 0465.
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Thesis Note:
Thesis (M.F.A.)--Rochester Institute of Technology, 2018.
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