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Faraz Khan is promoting his upcoming course at Rutgers University on Facebook. The ability to read and write Arabic is not a prerequisite for Introduction to the History and Practice of Arabic ...
The dawn of Arabic calligraphy was instigated by the creative genius of three master calligraphers from Baghdad: Ibn Muqla of the Abbasid court (886-940), Ibn al-Bawwab the Illuminator (961-1022 ...
Tom Holdman shows Ali Al-Baddah how his Arabic calligraphy is being incorporated into stained glass during his stay in Lehi to work on the Pillars of Humanity project on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023.
Arabic calligraphy has long been part and parcel of the Arabic culture. It adorns the ceilings of mosques and palaces, and is engraved on the treasures of manuscripts.
Using Arabic calligraphy, eL Seed paints messages of hope on the sides of buildings. He says the beauty of Arabic script — even if you can't read it — can change negative perceptions of Arab ...
‘Arabic calligraphy will never fade’ Leading designer and typographer, Mourad Boutros talks about bilingual fonts, his thoughts about the industry he has been a part of over the last 40 years ...
The young student rewriting the rules on Arabic calligraphy When it comes to one of the oldest art forms in the world, many might think there's little point rewriting the rules.
An Arabic reed pen, or qalam, is a traditional writing tool used in Islamic calligraphy, known for its ability to create elegant, flowing strokes with varying thickness.
The Arabic calligraphy proposal was championed by a coalition of 16 Arabic-speaking countries including Egypt and Palestine. The campaign was led by Saudi Arabia, which continues to promote its ...