Arabic calligraphy is widespread in Arab and non-Arab countries and is practised by men and women of all ages. Originally intended to make writing clear and legible, it gradually became an Islamic ...

[1] The calligraphic tradition, initially growing out of the demand for illuminated Qur'ans, was later used to embellish both religious and secular art in the Islamic world, and often appeared in ...

The written word itself channels one of Islamic art’s most distinctive and distinguished forms of expression—calligraphy. And it is here that we find a profound connection to Islam’s origins ...

Firdosa Bashir, an Islamic calligraphy artist from South Kashmir, transforms traditional art with her unique touch. Despite ...

Firdosa Bashir, a young Islamic calligraphy artist from Kehribal, Anantnag in South Kashmir, is gaining attention for her ...

"Art generally reflects its makers' direction of ideas. I consider my use of Arabic calligraphy, sculptures and 3D forms as the drive that translates my passion for the Arabic language," he said.

ATHR Gallery in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, will showcase works by four artists that explore Islamic artistic identity.

Firdosa Bashir is a talented Islamic calligraphy artist from Kehribal, Anantnag, in South Kashmir. After completing her 12th grade, she joined an Islamic seminary to delve into Islamic literature.

Finally, Johanna Hoes tried her hand at Arabic calligraphy at the Museum of Islamic Art, where she found out that it’s a lot harder than it looks. The combination of the Greek words ‘kallos ...

Today marks one year since Israel's deadly bombardment of Gaza began, and people around the world continue to look to support ...

Examples of Islamic art can be found on objects and in places such as on prayer mats, ornaments and in mosques. Calligraphy is a type of decorative handwriting. There is lots of calligraphy in the ...