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.

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.

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 ...

Islamic calligraphy dates from that same period, but it turned plain Arabic script into a sacred art enshrining the words first of the Qur’an, then of the hadith (stories about and sayings of the ...

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 ...

The Sharjah Museums Authority is showcasing a number of rare Quran manuscripts and Islamic calligraphy from the Hamid Jafar Quran Collection at the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization. Sheikh ...

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 ...

KHATTAT For local calligraphy artist Khairi Izat Amir, his deep passion for the art of calligraphy has fostered a profound love for this Islamic art form. Sharing his journey, Khairi Izat, 31, ...

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.

A prize-giving ceremony was organized yesterday to celebrate the winners of "City Islamic presents in search of Islamic Calligraphy", a calligraphy competition organized by Youth Opportunities, at ...