What is Arabic calligraphy?
Arabic calligraphy, also called Islamic calligraphy, is a form of writing that has become an important traditional artistic form in the Muslim world. Calligraphs produce complicated patterns using an Arabic script. Arabic calligraphy often has a religious or devoted topic and often includes prayers or passages from the Qur'an, the sacred text of Islam. Shahada or the Muslim profession of faith is a common subject.
Calligraphy has a special place among art in the Muslim world due to the traditional ban on representative art in religious contexts. Islam prohibits worship of images and many Muslim cultures expand this ban not only to Allah's paintings, but to all religious art. As a result, non -non -calligraphy, such as calligraphy, are of high importance in Islamic culture compared to Western Europe cultures. Arabic is the language of the Qur'an that gives Arabic calligraphy special status and Vmuslim culture, where Arabic is not a dominant language.
onA long and diverse history of Arabic calligraphy has developed in different regions. For example, the early case style is highly linear, with sharp angles and direct lines. The later calligraphic style, the script nash or SKKH is much more smoother.
The traditional tool of Arabic calligraphies is a type of pen called qalam , made of reed with shaped and cutting tip. This type of pen has a long history in the Middle East cultures. In other parts of the world, the primary tool is different. This is the case of the Chinese Muslim community where brushes are a standard tool.
inscriptions in Arab calligraphy appear in a number of contexts. Calligraphic designs are common in books, especially sacred texts, but also there are ceramics, coins and other subjects. The inscriptions in Arab calligraphy are an important part of the decoration of many mosques. These inscriptions are whoBinned with geometric decoration and created a visually striking effect. In some mosques, the passage from the Qur'an chosen for the inscription concerns the part of the mosque it decorates.
One unusual type of Arabic calligraphy is Kaligram. In the caligram calligraph, it uses the words inscription to create a picture. The picture is often related to the text of the inscription and creates a visual pun. Calligrams are a form of popular calligraphy and usually do not appear in mosques or other contexts with high status.