Kufic calligraphy first emerged at the end of the 7th century and reached its apogee under the powerful Abbasid dynasty, before its styles died out in the 13 th century. "It was part of their ...

Kufic Originating in the southern Iraqi town of Al-Kufa, once a centre of Islamic learning, Kufic script is one of the most famous and abundant styles of Arabic calligraphy.

The Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) in Doha is set to host diverse workshops this month, inviting residents and visitors of all ...

He first learned Arabic calligraphy about five years ago – growing up in Pakistan, the language was Urdu, which uses Arabic letters. ... Kufic script, the oldest calligraphic form of the various ...

"Moroccan calligraphy" finds its "origin is the Kufic script," he explains. However, "a group of scripts branched out from it. There is the Maghrebized Mashreqi script, which is called the ...

The Fez International Festival of Arabic Calligraphy concludes its activities on Thursday, as it aims to introduce the Fatimid Kufic calligraphy, and discover the aesthetics of Moroccan Kufic ...

Moroccan calligraphy and Arabic Kufic script. Moroccan calligraphy is derived from the ancient Arabic Kufic script. It then evolved into what's known as the Kairouan Kufic script, which appeared ...

The Blue Quran’s Kufic script, one of the oldest styles of Arabic calligraphy, further underscores its historical significance. Characterized by angular, geometric shapes, Kufic lacks the dots ...

Moroccan calligraphy is derived from the ancient Arabic Kufic script. It then evolved into what's known as the Kairouan Kufic script, which appeared during the Islamic conquests in the seventh ...

Qatar International Arabic Calligraphy Competition begins. Published: 04 Jul 2024 - 10:24 am | Last Updated: ... Jali Nastaliq script, Diwani Jali script, and Kufic Mushaf script.