Lecture 16 Flashcards
Who is Nasri Khattar? what did he develop?
He is a Lebanese architect who developed Unified Arabic in order to reduce the number of variations without compromising their legibility.
What inspired Nasri Khattar to develop Unified Arabic
He was inspired by the speed, structure, and ease of using the Latin script on different machines.
True or False: Nasri Khattar was successful in his proposal to popularize Unified Arabic
False; his proposal was rejected and Unified Arabic was unmarketable
Why was Unified Arabic unmarketable
because it was patented in the west and exported to Egypt, There was a fear of westernizing Arabic script.
What did Nasri Khattar establish
The Unified Arabic Alphabet Foundation
Who made this
Nasri Khattar
Who was Abd al-salam al-sherif
He was an Egyptian designer who pioneered print design in Egypt. He was the first to art-direct the design of newspapers, magazines, and books in the country. He was also an art consultant for the ministry of tourism and culture.
What institution did Abd Al salam Al sherif found
He founded the high institute of art criticism
Who designed these
Abd Al salam Al sherif
Who designed these
Abd Al Salam Al sherif
Who was Hussein Bicar
He is a prominently Egyptian artist, designing for numerous children’s books and al-ayyam.
What were Hussein Bicar’s paintings known for
Simple fine lines, conveying strength and spirituality.
What mediums and style did Hussein Bicar use
Watercolor, tempera, and oil preserved his distinctive style of expressing the nobility, stability, and strength of Egypts heritage.
Who designed these
Hussein Bicar
Who is Hilmi Al-Touni
An artist who has been working to revive and rebuild a new arab visual identity.
What did Hilmi Al Touni aim to depict throughout his career
Equality between men and women, often highlighting their courage and boldness. Showing diversity of Arabs through different designs and features
Who made these
Hilmi Al touni
What inspired and influence Hashim Samarchi’s style
Geometric shapes, calligraphy, decorative Kufic styles, and Arabic lettering.
Who designed these
Hashim samarchi
What does Jawdat Hassib’s work focus on
Arabic calligraphy and graphic photographic treatment
Who designed these
Jawdat Hassib
Who is Rafa Al-Nasiri? What did he found?
He is an Iraqi artist who studied printmaking and who taught at yarmouk university and the university of Bahrain. He was a founding member of “al-ru’ya Al-jadida”
What do Rafa Al Nasiri’s designs depict?
Abstract expressionism incorporating Arabic calligraphy and Islamic cultural elements
Who designed these
Rafa Al-Nasiri
