History of Arab Graphic Design

The emergence of Arab graphic design in the early twentieth century responded to the economic, social, and political changes in the Arab world. In the twenty-first century, it gained formal recognition as a visual art genre, with no published study on the subject. A History of Arab Graphic Design, by Bahia Shehab and Haytham Nawar, explores the development of design in the region from pre-1900 to the end of the twentieth century, examining the work of over eighty key designers and their impact on Arab visual culture. The book highlights the work of key designers and is illustrated with 600 color images, making it an invaluable resource for graphic designers and promoting Arab visual culture and design on the international stage.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 360 pages
\n Publication date: 18 November 2020
\n Publisher: The American University in Cairo Press
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Arab graphic design emerged in the early twentieth century as a response to the profound economic, social, and political transformations sweeping across the Arab world. While graphic design had existed as a form of artistic expression for centuries, it only gained formal recognition as a distinct genre in the region in the twenty-first century. To date, there has been limited scholarly research on the subject.

A History of Arab Graphic Design delves into the individuals and events that played a crucial role in shaping the field of graphic design in the Arab world. Spanning from the pre-1900 era to the end of the twentieth century, Bahia Shehab and Haytham Nawar examine the evolution of design in the region, exploring its roots in Islamic art and Arabic calligraphy and their profound impact on Arab visual culture. The authors trace how cinema, economics, and political and cultural events shaped the founders of Arab graphic design, contributing to its development and growth.

The book showcases the work of over eighty key designers from Morocco to Iraq, providing a comprehensive overview of the region's design history. Through stunningly illustrated 600 color images, readers are invited to immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of Arab graphic design, witnessing the evolution of styles, techniques, and themes over time.

A History of Arab Graphic Design serves as an invaluable resource for graphic designers, offering a deep understanding of the cultural and historical context that shaped this field. It aims to elevate Arab visual culture and design to the forefront of the international design discourse, fostering greater appreciation and recognition of the unique contributions of Arab designers worldwide.

\n Weight: 1220g\n
Dimension: 214 x 240 x 33 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9789774168918\n \n