Dating back to the early Islamic period, these designs were developed using a set of mathematical principles. Islamic art was characterized by utilizing geometric patterns in a distinct manner owing ...

Calligraphy is a centuries-old tradition of an artistic writing of different languages by using its alphabets in many different manners. Calligraphy is recognized by various scripts that have invented ...

The Arabic script contains a full range of letters of manipulable size and shape, making it fertile ground for calligraphic ornamentation. Islamic artistic traditions depend heavily on the use of ...

BERKELEY — Given her family history, Salma Arastu may be one of the last people you’d expect to be helping to modernize Islamic calligraphy. Her Hindu parents fled their home in Pakistan, resettling ...

The Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) in Doha is set to host diverse workshops this month, inviting residents and visitors of all ages to explore Islamic art, calligraphy, geometry, and creative expression.

alligraphy, 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 a brush or a special pen.

The Islamic Arts Society has become a fixture in Houston's cultural landscape through its annual Islamic Arts Festival. This year’s event will take place Nov. 15-16 at the University of Houston. With ...

Osman Hayat, a passionate calligraphy artist, developed a keen interest in drawing from a young age. He practiced Islamic calligraphy with the help of different newspapers and catalogues, for as long ...

Fatima Gabru is one of a growing number of Muslims who have turned to the calligraphy pen to express the connection between social justice and Islam. Three exponents of Arabic script reflect on the ...

Khairi Izat Amir involved in creating the calligraphic text for warkah persilaan. The tools also play an important role in calligraphy. Khat has a more aesthetic value to it. Not all students will ...