Islamic Calligraphy: an Introduction to the Art of Handwriting
Understand the basics of Islamic and Arabic calligraphy and develop your calligraphy skills.
Try your hand at Islamic calligraphy and learn its history
Islamic calligraphy has long been admired for its beautiful form and line work. As an art form it actually includes various other types of calligraphy including Arabic, Persian and Ottoman.
In this course you’ll learn and practice basic lettering by completing a series of basic writing exercises. You will also learn about the writing tools used in Islamic calligraphy. By practicing and exploring the history of Islamic calligraphy you will develop a greater understanding and appreciation for this striking art form.
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you'll be able to...
Who is the course for?
This course is for anyone who love history, interested in the art or handwriting. You don’t need any previous experience.
What software or tools do you need?
To take part in this course you will need a basic set of suitable pen for calligraphy, bamboo, knife, ink, inkwell and 120 gm glossy papers.
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