This is understood as a prohibition of using animal and human forms in texts, textiles and architecture. Islamic calligraphy and illustrated manuscripts have been highly prized for millennia. The ...

Since the Islamic conquest, Moroccan calligraphers relentlessly pursued their craft, despite scarcity of schools to teach the skill and a lack of raw materials. Thanks to efforts and innovation, ...

A collection of rare Islamic calligraphy is on display at the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilisation. The exhibit titled "Rhythm and Verses - Persian Calligraphy from the Islamic Arts Museum ...

TEHRAN- The 22nd edition of the Tehran Auction, a prestigious event highlighting contemporary art in Iran, will focus on ...

Three renowned calligraphers from Haripur came out as winners among a total of 22 countries participating in a calligraphy competition held in America.The Islamic Arts Society (USA) has been ...

Examples of Islamic art can be found on objects and in places such as on prayer mats, ornaments and in mosques. Calligraphy is a type of decorative handwriting. There is lots of calligraphy in the ...

Federal Minister for Privatization and Communications Abdul Aleem Khan says holding exhibitions of Islamic calligraphy and artifacts will help younger generation understand their great heritage. He ...

calligraphy and books. Professor Blair teaches about all aspects of Islamic art from the seventh century to modern times. She offers surveys on Islamic art, architecture, and urbanism, as well as ...