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KUALALUMPUR - Calligraphy, known as ‘khat,’ demands both dexterity and a keen eye to create flawless works of art. The term ‘khat’ refers to beautiful handwriting, typically produced with ...
Saudi Arabia has launched a museum that is dedicated exclusively to Islamic art. The House of Islamic Arts, located in Jeddah ...
From its origins in Arabia, the Muslim faith spread rapidly and developed a distinctive culture, including a form of art that has thrived through the centuries to be instantly recognizable today ...
Houston Matters Faith, gender, and calligraphy: Exploring Islamic Art in Houston. Sara Rehman, the first-ever executive director of Houston’s Islamic Arts Society, and calligraphy artist Sana ...
“Calligraphy is one of the most fundamental elements of Islamic art that has influenced numerous cultures across the globe and with this exhibition we hope to introduce our visitors to rare ...
The walls of 20 mosques in Van, eastern Türkiye, have been calligraphically painted with Quranic verses and decorative motifs ...
Calligraphy and abstraction offered artists a means to reinterpret Islamic material traditions and expressions of spirituality that had previously been marginalised in the region’s modern art history.
Islamic art is constantly being revisited and reinvented; it comprises countless art forms, from calligraphy to dance and from ceramics to music to metalwork. Audrey Azoulay Director-General. Message ...
The exhibit, running through April 13, explores the Wadsworth’s Islamic arts collection and features geometric patterns and calligraphy.
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, revealed that ...