This exhibition Islamic Calligraphy in Practice;and its companion exhibition,Writing the Word of God: Calligraphy and the Qur’an, explore Islamic art’s quintessential art form: calligraphy. In the ...

In today’s digital world, many of us don’t get to hold a pen for days. All our fingers do is tap screens and punch keyboards faster than lightning. While the focus on handwriting seems to have shifted ...

Dive into the mesmerizing world of modern calligraphy, where ink, pen nibs, and wax seals come together to create stunning ...

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, ...

Craftsmen mounted the calligraphy in books, often inside gold borders and alongside elaborate illustrations. This folio dates to the 16th century. Freer/Sackler Gallery A Persian calligraphy that ...

A young boy's impressive calligraphy skills, replicating famous show titles with perfect strokes, have captivated social media. This viral talent highlights the artistry of calligraphy, a skill ...

Chinese calligraphy is an artistic practice of writing Chinese characters, often with a brush and ink on xuan paper. The evolution of Chinese calligraphy began alongside the earliest Chinese ...