English typography, by contrast, was largely shaped by the printing press in the West, while Arabic letterforms evolved ...

Techniques from the heart of Arab-Islamic cultural heritage are being learned by children and adults alike as Qatar Foundation (QF)’s Al Ghorrah for Literature and Arts continues to take people on a ...

The Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) in Doha is set to host diverse workshops this month, inviting residents and visitors of all ages to explore Islamic art, calligraphy, geometry, and creative expression.

Discover how to create a stunning mixed media painting featuring Islamic calligraphy for Ramadan. This step-by-step art tutorial walks you through preparing the canvas, using gold and black paint, ...

The main focus of this unique book is an in-depth examination of the polygonal technique; the primary method used by master artists of the past in creating Islamic geometric patterns. The author ...

Sophisticated coiled lines connected together creating a fascinating painting, the lines carrying different religious and moral messages, all perfectly written out in calligraphic inscriptions ...

Faraz Khan is promoting his upcoming course at Rutgers University on Facebook. The ability to read and write Arabic is not a prerequisite for Introduction to the History and Practice of Arabic ...

Gulf countries have a growing reputation as lovers and buyers of art, perhaps most clearly evidenced by the soon-to-open Abu Dhabi Louvre museum. However, people are often less aware of the thriving ...