Pakistani Artists - Sadequain, Rashid Rana, Imran Channa, Nigar Nazar, Naela Chohan, Abdul Rahim Nagori, Ambreen Butt, Soraya Sikander, Ha (Paperback)

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 26. Chapters: Sadequain, Rashid Rana, Imran Channa, Nigar Nazar, Naela Chohan, Abdul Rahim Nagori, Ambreen Butt, Soraya sikander, Hasnat Mehmood, David Alesworth, Rasheed Araeen, Huma Mulji, Anna Molka Ahmed, Anwar Shemza, Salahuddin Mian, Mian Ijaz ul Hassan, Jimmy Engineer, Sheherezade Alam, Shakir Ali, Moazzam Ali, Jamil Naqsh, Laila Shahzada, Namira Salim, Sanki King, Adil Salahuddin, Faiza Khan, Zubeida Agha, Muhammad Hanif Qureshi. Excerpt: Syed Sadequain Ahmed Naqvi (Urdu: ), Tamgha-e-Imtiaz, Pride of Performance, Sitara-e-Imtiaz, also often referred to as Sadequain Naqqash, was a world-renowned Pakistani artist, best known for his skills as a calligrapher and a painter. He is considered as one of the finest painters and calligraphers Pakistan has ever produced. Sadequain was born in 1930, descending from a family of calligraphers. In late 1940s he joined the Progressive Writers and Artists Movement. His true talent was discovered by Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy who brought Sadequain into the limelight He also spent some time in Paris augmenting his skills. Sadequain received much praise for his calligraphic style, which is widely considered iconic by many critics of South Asian art.. Life in Chronology 1930 - Born in Amroha 1954 - First solo exhibition in Quetta 1955 - Mural at Jinnah Hospital, exhibitions at Frere Hall and residence of Mr. Suhrawardy 1960 - Awarded "Tamgha-e-Imtiaz" and first prize in National Exhibition 1961 - Awarded "Laureate de Paris" 1962 - President's Medal of Honor, Mural at State Bank of Pakistan, and exhibitions in France 1963 - Visited USA, several exhibitions 1964 - Illustrated "Le Etranger" 1967 - Executed mural at Mangla Dam 1968 - Executed mural at Punjab University Library 1969 - Calligraphy of "Sura-e-Rehman" 1973 - Murals in Lahore Museum 1974 - Exhibitions in Middle East...