The Katara Cultural Village kicked off a specialised art workshop on Arabic calligraphy and Islamic ornamentation Monday (February 23), presented by artist Ai ...

Islamic calligraphy was developed from Arabic writing that predates Islam. Calligraphy is used as a marker of religious and intellectual cultivation, and is used to inscribe the word of God through ...

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.

Friday, January 11: Join the Student Sit-Ins at the Greensboro Lunch Counter Four black students sat at a Woolworth’s lunch counter in 1960 and helped to change the course of American history. By ...

Doha, Qatar: As soon as one steps into Abdul Kareem’s studio, you will be filled with awe. The vibrant colours, palettes, canvases, and brushes create a mesmerising sight. Abdul Kareem is popularly ...

Dubai, UAE, 10 May 2024: Dubai Culture has prepared a rich variety of workshops pecializing in the art of Arabic calligraphy as part of its ‘Arabic Calligraphy, Ornamentation, and Gilding’ project.

Fashion designer Zubair Kirmani redefines Kashmir's pashmina heritage by blending Islamic calligraphy with traditional designs for innovative textile art.

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 ...

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 ...