“There are five virtues; if they do not exist in writing, it is a hopeless business to be a master in writing by reason only: Precision, inquiry in writing, goodness of the hand, patience in labor and ...

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, ...

There is an art in the world which is unlike any other. An art form which combines aesthetics and esoteric expression. An art form which unites the pen and mind and soul. The name of this blessed art ...

Calligraphy is a fundamental element and one of the most highly regarded forms of Islamic Art. The Holy Qur’an mentions, with regard to the revelation of the Holy Qur’an “And we have arranged it in ...

Sacred Words, Timeless Calligraphy, a new exhibition at the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilisation, is an opportunity to appreciate the practical and aesthetic evolution of the Arabic script. The ...

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 ...

Discover the timeless beauty of 'Bismillah Tughra' through our collection of exquisite Arabic calligraphy. The Bismillah, an invocation meaning 'In the name of God,' rendered in the elegant Tughra ...

While the contemporary focus on Iran is largely clouded by geopolitical bickering, the richness of the country’s culture and history still shines despite the tensions and turbulence of the last few ...

As a teenager, Kaoru Akagawa couldn’t read her Japanese grandmother’s letters, but she put it down to her unclear handwriting. Over a decade later, Kaoru realized her grandmother hadn’t been a poor ...