The writing style of Arabic calligraphy, which you may recognise from logos of Arab brands such as Al Jazeera, is a centuries-old art form with a storied history. Known for its fluid, curved script, ...
For Muslims, the Qur’an is revered as God’s own art. Islam is essentially an aural religion; God’s word came to the Prophet Muhammad as a voice, instructing him to iqra’, “Recite!” In fact, iqra’ is ...
Calligraphy is considered a particularly inclusive practice in Morocco, and in recent years, it has become increasingly popular among women. Calligraphy art or in Arabic "art of Hat" is one of Morocco ...
UAE-based Pakistani visual artist Sadia Fahad blends Arabic calligraphy and abstract expression. She has developed a personal style that weaves together sacred texts, emotion-evoking brushwork and ...
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - If you’re ready to level up your handwriting, calligraphy classes are in session – and we know where to go. Vanessa dips into the details and takes a modern calligraphy class ...
Editor's note: Chinese calligraphy is the artistic practice of writing Chinese characters using a brush and ink. Celebrated for its aesthetic beauty and cultural depth, Chinese calligraphy is not ...
In his Fez office, Moroccan calligrapher Mohamed Serghini creates inscriptions. The award-winning craftsman keeps alive a type of calligraphy that appeared in his country in the first Hijri century, ...
Winter in Minnesota is the perfect time to dive into a new hobby, and modern calligraphy might just be the ticket. It’s a beautiful way to express creativity while staying warm indoors. Reporter ...