Arabic Typography: History and Practice
Titus Nemeth and Robert Bringhurst
The first part provides an in-depth synthesis on the typographic history and development of the Arabic script, bringing together a cohort of young scholars who are breaking new grounds in pursuing research excellence. In the more extensive second part, these historical foundations are complemented by a concise guide to Arabic typography through the lens of a design practitioner. Inspired by Jost Hochuli’s standard work “Detail in Typography”, the author vividly addresses all relevant micro-typographic parameters.
Titus Nemeth is a type designer, typographer, and historian. His internationally recognized practice spans commercial and cultural work, with a focus on Arabic and multilingual design. His interests and activities extend to academic research and teaching in higher education. He has taught type design and typography at schools in Austria, France, Morocco, Qatar and the UK.