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The Poet and the Calligrapher
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The poet is the prince of words, the calligrapher the choreographer. Inspired by ancient classical poets, master calligrapher Hassan Massoudy pays homage to the depth of poetry through visual expression. In more than one hundred calligraphies, he responds to these timeless poems with his signature broad...
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In The Poet and the Calligrapher, Hassan Massoudy brings timeless poetry to life through vibrant calligraphy. Featuring verses from Rumi to Shakespeare, this beautifully illustrated collection blends visual art with poetic wisdom - a celebration for lovers of words, colour and soul.
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Description
The poet is the prince of words, the calligrapher the choreographer.
Inspired by ancient classical poets, master calligrapher Hassan Massoudy pays homage to the depth of poetry through visual expression. In more than one hundred calligraphies, he responds to these timeless poems with his signature broad strokes and vibrant colours, capturing the words and wisdom of our greatest poets, from Al Mutanabbi, Rumi, and Khalil Gibran, to Socrates, Shakespeare, and Jacques Prevert. From evocations of the immensity of the desert to soulful expressions of unrequited love, Massoudy breathes new life into the classics with vibrant artistry.
Beautifully illustrated, The Poet and the Calligrapher is the perfect gift and journey for poets, art lovers, and dreamers alike.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781849250771
Publisher: Saqi Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 24 April 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Saqi Books
Illustration: 115 colour illustrations; 115 Illustrations
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 140.0mm
Height: 180.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 128
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About the Author
Hassan Massoudy is an Iraqi artist considered to be the greatest living calligrapher. His work has influenced a generation of calligraphers and was exhibited and used as the primary promotional image for the British Museum's 2006 exhibition, Word Into Art: Artists of the Modern Middle East. Massoudy has exhibited internationally and has works included in the permanent collections of the British Museum.
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