Islamic Calligraphy, Annotated Bibliography
Ralph Abraham, February, 2007

  • Begley, W.E. Monumental Islamic Calligraphy. ???, 1985.
    Notes: McHenry Library, NA3576 A1 B43 1985.
  • Khan, Gabriel Mandel. Arabic Script. London: Abbeville Press, 2001.
    Notes: Includes a detailed history. Shows each of the 28 letters in each of 33 calligraphic styles. Includes a spiritual interpretation for each letter.
  • Schimmel, Annemarie. Islamic Calligraphy. New York: Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1992.
    Notes: McHenry Library, NK3636.5 .S35 1992.
  • Welch, Anthony. Calligraphy in the Arts of the Muslim World. ???, 1979.
    Notes: McHenry Library, NK3636.5 A2 W44.