Hurufiyya
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Overview and quickfacts
Hurufiyya is a form of Arabic calligraphy that dates back to the ninth century. The word “huruf” means “letters” in Arabic, and “iyya” means “to make.” Hurufiyya is known for its intricate and beautiful lettering. The style is used to write both Arabic and non-Arabic texts.
The art style is also known as: lettering, calligraphy, penmanship
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1. Ibn al-Bawwab – 1022–1094 2. Abu’l-Hasan al-Amiri – 10th century 3. Ibn al-Furat – 1332–1404 4. Ibn al-Jazari – 1203–1284 5. Ibn al-Qalasandi – 1355–1418 6. Ibn al-Shatir – 1304–1375 7. Ibn al-Wafid – 1040–1104 8. Ibn al-Zubayr – 10th century 9. Ibn al-Zayyat – 10th century 10. Ibn Amir al-Hajj – 10th century 11. Ibn Bakkar – 10th century 12. Ibn al-Balkhi – 10th century 13. Ibn al-Fadl – 10th century 14. Ibn al-Farid – 1181–1235 15. Ibn al-Ghazi – 10th century 16. Ibn al-Hajj – 10th century 17. Ibn al-Khatib – 10th century 18. Ibn al-Mubarak – 1062–1153 19. Ibn al-Nadim – 987–1048 20. Ibn al-Qasim – 10th century 21. Ibn al-Qifti – 1172–1248 22. Ibn al-Rumi – 10th century 23. Ibn al-Sari – 10th century 24. Ibn al-Tilmidh – 10th century 25. Ibn al-Wardi – 1292–1348 26. Ibn al-Zayla’i – 10th century 27. Ibn al-Zi’r – 10th century 28. Ibn Amir al-Dimashqi – 10th century 29. Ibn Amir al-Kaisi – 10th century 30. Ibn Amir al-Tusi – 10th century
1. The Haywain Triptych – Hieronymus Bosch (1516) 2. The Garden of Earthly Delights – Hieronymus Bosch (1490-1510) 3. The Last Judgment – Michelangelo (1541) 4. The Sistine Chapel Ceiling – Michelangelo (1512) 5. The Birth of Venus – Sandro Botticelli (1486) 6. The Annunciation – Leonardo da Vinci (1472-1475) 7. The Mona Lisa – Leonardo da Vinci (1503-1506) 8. The Last Supper – Leonardo da Vinci (1495-1498) 9. The Vitruvian Man – Leonardo da Vinci (1490) 10. Madonna of the Rocks – Leonardo da Vinci (1483-1486) 11. The Baptism of Christ – Leonardo da Vinci (1472) 12. The Adoration of the Magi – Leonardo da Vinci (1481) 13. The Battle of Anghiari – Leonardo da Vinci (1505) 14. The Madonna and Child – Raphael (1504) 15. The School of Athens – Raphael (1510-1511) 16. The Sistine Madonna – Raphael (1513-1514) 17. The Transfiguration – Raphael (1516) 18. The Creation of Adam – Michelangelo (1512) 19. The Fall of Adam and Eve – Michelangelo (1512) 20. The Deluge – Michelangelo (1512) 21. The Drunkenness of Noah – Michelangelo (1512) 22. The Sacrifice of Isaac – Michelangelo (1512) 23. The Last Supper – Michelangelo (1526-1527) 24. The Conversion of Saul – Michelangelo (1542) 25. The Crucifixion of Christ – Michelangelo (1565) 26. The Entombment of Christ – Michelangelo (1500) 27. The Florentine Pieta – Michelangelo (1547-1555) 28. The Rondanini Pieta – Michelangelo (1564-1572) 29. David – Michelangelo (1501-1504) 30. Moses – Michelangelo (1513-1515)
Detailed Description
Hurufiyya is a style of Arabic calligraphy developed in the 8th century CE. It is characterized by the use of intricate patterns of letters and words to create decorative designs. Hurufiyya artists often use a wide variety of colors and materials to create their artworks. Some of the most famous Hurufiyya artists include Ahmad al-Mansur, Ibn al-Bawwab, and Abu al-Hasan al-Amiri. One of the most famous Hurufiyya artworks is the “Blue Qur’an”, a copy of the Qur’an decorated with blue and white calligraphy.
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1. Ibn al-Bawwab – 1022–1094 2. Abu’l-Hasan al-Amiri – 10th century 3. Ibn al-Furat – 1332–1404 4. Ibn al-Jazari – 1203–1284 5. Ibn al-Qalasandi – 1355–1418 6. Ibn al-Shatir – 1304–1375 7. Ibn al-Wafid – 1040–1104 8. Ibn al-Zubayr – 10th century 9. Ibn al-Zayyat – 10th century 10. Ibn Amir al-Hajj – 10th century 11. Ibn Bakkar – 10th century 12. Ibn al-Balkhi – 10th century 13. Ibn al-Fadl – 10th century 14. Ibn al-Farid – 1181–1235 15. Ibn al-Ghazi – 10th century 16. Ibn al-Hajj – 10th century 17. Ibn al-Khatib – 10th century 18. Ibn al-Mubarak – 1062–1153 19. Ibn al-Nadim – 987–1048 20. Ibn al-Qasim – 10th century 21. Ibn al-Qifti – 1172–1248 22. Ibn al-Rumi – 10th century 23. Ibn al-Sari – 10th century 24. Ibn al-Tilmidh – 10th century 25. Ibn al-Wardi – 1292–1348 26. Ibn al-Zayla’i – 10th century 27. Ibn al-Zi’r – 10th century 28. Ibn Amir al-Dimashqi – 10th century 29. Ibn Amir al-Kaisi – 10th century 30. Ibn Amir al-Tusi – 10th century
Known Paintings / Pictures / Images
1. The Haywain Triptych – Hieronymus Bosch (1516) 2. The Garden of Earthly Delights – Hieronymus Bosch (1490-1510) 3. The Last Judgment – Michelangelo (1541) 4. The Sistine Chapel Ceiling – Michelangelo (1512) 5. The Birth of Venus – Sandro Botticelli (1486) 6. The Annunciation – Leonardo da Vinci (1472-1475) 7. The Mona Lisa – Leonardo da Vinci (1503-1506) 8. The Last Supper – Leonardo da Vinci (1495-1498) 9. The Vitruvian Man – Leonardo da Vinci (1490) 10. Madonna of the Rocks – Leonardo da Vinci (1483-1486) 11. The Baptism of Christ – Leonardo da Vinci (1472) 12. The Adoration of the Magi – Leonardo da Vinci (1481) 13. The Battle of Anghiari – Leonardo da Vinci (1505) 14. The Madonna and Child – Raphael (1504) 15. The School of Athens – Raphael (1510-1511) 16. The Sistine Madonna – Raphael (1513-1514) 17. The Transfiguration – Raphael (1516) 18. The Creation of Adam – Michelangelo (1512) 19. The Fall of Adam and Eve – Michelangelo (1512) 20. The Deluge – Michelangelo (1512) 21. The Drunkenness of Noah – Michelangelo (1512) 22. The Sacrifice of Isaac – Michelangelo (1512) 23. The Last Supper – Michelangelo (1526-1527) 24. The Conversion of Saul – Michelangelo (1542) 25. The Crucifixion of Christ – Michelangelo (1565) 26. The Entombment of Christ – Michelangelo (1500) 27. The Florentine Pieta – Michelangelo (1547-1555) 28. The Rondanini Pieta – Michelangelo (1564-1572) 29. David – Michelangelo (1501-1504) 30. Moses – Michelangelo (1513-1515)
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