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 ...

For Muslims, the Qur’an is revered as God’s own art. Islam is essentially an aural religion; God’s word came to the Prophet Muhammad as a voice, instructing him to iqra’, “Recite!” In fact, iqra’ is ...

If you’re looking to explore the world of calligraphy and unleash your artistic side, Sip & Script workshops might be just what you need. Jacksonville’s own Abby Weisman, a talented instructor and ...

This Valentines Day enjoy a crafty night out with the people you love most! the “Sip and Script” beginner’s calligraphy workshop is a chance to learn something new with crafty cocktails and delicious ...

In a time of devices and digital apps, Zeeshan Farooq, ’13, favors handwriting. On coffee mugs with vibrant red or pink interiors, his lively, modern calligraphic script forms the Arabic word ...

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 ...

Forget the pressure to be perfect. This is a Sip & Script, a casual way to revive and reinvent the art of hand-designed writing often lost in the shuffle of generic e-invites and text messages.

Amid the stress of juggling school, extracurriculars and relationships, a perhaps surprising — but scientifically endorsed — outlet is calligraphy, an art that can stimulate the brain and improve ...

H: 40 1/4, W: 19 1/4 in. H: 102.24, W: 48.90 cm.

Steered by women and social media, Arabic calligraphy is seeing a resurgence in South India as an art form, beyond religious ...

In this world of e-communications, is there yet a need for calligraphy or has it become a quaint anachronism? To respond to those totally unfamiliar with this ancient art form, whose name is derived ...