From visual art to an interactive audio listening station, the new exhibition shines a light on the art of beautiful writing.

Arabic calligraphy was developed as a way to give reverence to religious texts. And Khattak says he can see the importance of writing expressed directly in the Qur'an.

The dawn of Arabic calligraphy was instigated by the creative genius of three master calligraphers from Baghdad: Ibn Muqla of the Abbasid court (886-940), Ibn al-Bawwab the Illuminator (961-1022 ...

Today, Jabbari, now 42, is a full-time artist based in Canada and the U.S., using murals, graffiti, and specialized technology to bring traditional Arabic calligraphy to an international audience.

It has pointier letters than the Naskh style of writing. 6. Muhaqqaq The term Muhaqqaq in Arabic means "accomplished" or "clear" and was used to describe any distinguished piece of calligraphy.

Arabic calligraphy surrounded the Student Commons, traditional music filled the air and some of the oldest coffee in the world was served for the UNESCO International Day of the Arabic Language on Dec ...

An Arabic reed pen, or qalam, is a traditional writing tool used in Islamic calligraphy, known for its ability to create elegant, flowing strokes with varying thickness.

Using Arabic calligraphy, eL Seed paints messages of hope on the sides of buildings. He says the beauty of Arabic script — even if you can't read it — can change negative perceptions of Arab ...

Yesterday at UNESCO’s online 16th session of the intergovernmental committee for the safeguarding of the intangible cultural heritage, Arabic calligraphy knowledge skills and practice have been ...

Clothes designers across the Middle East are increasingly using Arabic calligraphy in their designs – which some see as a way to keep their language and culture in fashion. Arabic letters ...