Size: 21 x 30 cm / 8.25" x 12"; c. 290 b&w illustrations in original size; bibliography; index
364 pages, Hardcover
One of the most precise publications ever written on the origin and evolution of the Hebrew alphabet, this educational volume by foremost expert Ada Yardeni, documents, analyses and explains the history of Hebrew script from its earliest forms. Focusing on the development and design of ancient Hebrew letters and its various typefaces as well as documenting the fundamental rules of Hebrew paleography, techniques for letterforms analysis, and instructional information on Hebrew calligraphy, this detailed compendium is an extraordinary guide to the historic basis of the Hebrew alphabet. The perfect manual to pave the way to understanding ancient sematic writing systems, this literary masterpiece will make a wonderful gift for someone interested in expanding their knowledge of history and the evolution of writing.
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<p><strong>Size: 21 x 30 cm / 8.25" x 12"; c. 290 b&w illustrations in original size; bibliography; index</strong></p>
<p><strong>364 pages, Hardcover</strong></p>
<p>One of the most precise publications ever written on the origin and evolution of the Hebrew alphabet, this educational volume by foremost expert Ada Yardeni, documents, analyses and explains the history of Hebrew script from its earliest forms. Focusing on the development and design of ancient Hebrew letters and its various typefaces as well as documenting the fundamental rules of Hebrew paleography, techniques for letterforms analysis, and instructional information on Hebrew calligraphy, this detailed compendium is an extraordinary guide to the historic basis of the Hebrew alphabet. The perfect manual to pave the way to understanding ancient sematic writing systems, this literary masterpiece will make a wonderful gift for someone interested in expanding their knowledge of history and the evolution of writing. </p>USD00add-to-cartCarta