Origination, Development and the Types of Islamic Calligraphy (Khatt Writing)

Authors

  • Amjad Parvez Author

Keywords:

Islamic Calligraphy, Khatt Writing, Islamic history

Abstract

Calligraphy is purely handwriting for recording and conveying information, sometimes observably and at times not, but in most cases quickly with fewer concerns to its appearance. The brilliance of Islamic writing lies in its infinite creativeness and versatility.  The sense of balance, created and executed by calligraphers, is not only for transmitting a text but also expressing its significance through a proper aesthetic code. What distinguishes Islamic script from ordinary writing is basically beauty. This article is an effort to revive this beautiful art and investigate its origination, development, and types.

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Published

2018-12-31

Issue

Vol. 33 No. 50 (2018): AL-AZVA

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