[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 artist who, in the shadow of the throne of His Majesty, has become a master of calligraphy is Muhammad Husain of Kashmir ...

I started with drawing, and then after that, calligraphy." The importance of the art was officially recognized internationally last year, when UNESCO added Arabic calligraphy to its list of ...

AlUla Arts Festival, in collaboration with Khawla Art and Culture, is organizing Al Khatt event from January 16 to February 22, to highlight the rich cultural heritage of Arabic calligraphy. The event ...