[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 ...

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 ...

The artistic tradition Calligraphy has long been revered as a form of high art in many cultures, including those of East Asia, the Islamic world, and medieval Europe. In these traditions ...

A collection of rare Islamic calligraphy is on display at the Sharjah ... of the greatest achievements in the history of Islamic art." The selected works are drawn from the albums of prominent ...

The Islamic Arts Festival kicked off at the University of Houston Saturday, bringing a dizzying array of textiles, calligraphy and geometric art to the campus. The festival, located at UH’s Student ...

Firdosa is committed to preserving and promoting this ancient art form within her community. Through workshops and exhibitions, she inspires others to appreciate the beauty of Islamic calligraphy ...