Introduction by Khaled Azzam • Part 1: Principles i. Geometry: Introduction to Geometry • Order in Nature • Proportion • Shapes, Grids and Patterns • ii. Islimi: Introduction to Islimi • iii. Calligraphy • Introduction to Arabic Calligraphy • Part 2: Materials and Preparation Traditional Pigments • Gesso Panels • Gilding • Brush and Wasli Paper for Mughal and Persian Miniature • Painting • Hassan • Part 3: Methods and Techniques Kufic Calligraphy • Plaster Carving • Mughal and Persian Miniature Painting • Parquetry • Ceramic Plates • Ceramic Tiles • Mosaic • Glassmaking • Notes • Endmatter

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Written by tutors at the Prince's School of Traditional Arts, a vital reference and practical resource for craftspeople, artists and students

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Khaled Azzam is Director of The Prince's School of Traditional Arts. The School was founded in London in 2004 by HRH The Prince of Wales to develop the Visual Islamic and Traditional Arts programme pioneered by Professor Keith Critchlow.

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