What are the characteristics of Islamic manuscript binding design?

A major feature of Islamic manuscript binding design is the ingenious combination of decorative fonts and various abstract patterns. Flower calligraphy is a unique and interesting Islamic art. The Islamic nation attaches great importance to writing and calligraphy. They think that calligraphy is an invention of God, and using a pen is the most important technology that God has taught mankind. Although Arabic script is also a kind of phonography, it is different from phonography in the west that the shape of each letter in the west is relatively independent, while Arabic letters generally do not appear in isolation, and they are always integrated with other letters. Designers can create ever-changing and colorful abstract patterns by changing density, rhythm, light and shade, color, etc. Repeat the basic pattern. There are many schools of Arabic decorative fonts, among which there are two main types. One is called "Cook Style", which is characterized by sharp edges and corners and is more suitable for architectural decoration such as stone carving and brick carving. The other is called "Nast matrix", which is a natural cursive script with delicate and smooth strokes and is suitable for book binding. Islamic book designers have racked their brains in font design, either combining letters with abstract flowers and geometric patterns, or transforming letter combinations into specific shapes. In this design process, we should not only consider the factors of formal aesthetic feeling, but also take into account the unity of font design and the connotation of the text itself.