The calligraphy is usually used to decorate ornaments and buildings. The distinct and vibrant art is usually found in Mosques. In Dorset, there are hardly any examples of Islamic architecture.

Islamic calligraphy excelled due to the forms of Arabic letters, composed of dots, lines and curves. These attributes give the artist a freedom to create.

Calligraphy is one of the world’s oldest artforms, but in the Islamic world it remains as vibrant as ever. Now more than ever it’s being used to commemorate the dead.

A joint exhibition displaying works of Islamic calligraphy was organised at the Punjab Arts Council (PAC). More than 80 works of calligraphy were featured as part of the show. The works showcased ...

Calligraphy, or beautiful writing, has long been the most esteemed of the Islamic visual arts. The varied works of calligraphy on display—from practice alphabets to elaborately finished ...

Writing History: Islamic Calligraphy NEW YORK, December 16, 2008 – Islamic art scholars Oleg Grabar, professor emeritus at the Institute for Advanced Study, and Glenn D. Lowry, director of the Museum ...

While Syed still works in the traditional way, with pen and ink, she also takes the essence of Islamic calligraphy into different contexts. In 2016, she was commissioned by the Royal Shakespeare ...

Calligraphy, historically used for the means of preservation of Quranic text, is one of the most revered forms of Islamic art. Practiced in Pakistan for years, artistic geniuses like Sadequain ...

The Islamic Arts Society has become a fixture in Houston's cultural landscape through its annual Islamic Arts Festival. This year’s event will take place Nov. 15-16 at the University of Houston.