This blog has some key posts on Arabic calligraphy, oriented to all who are interested in this magnificent art all over the world.
Why Is Most Handwriting So Bad? There is much bad handwriting at large in the world. People in general do not intentionally write poorly; they are simply unable to write better. But why is this so? Several things in the learning process affect the quality of one’s writing and any one of these will have…
Struggling With Arabic Calligraphy By George Nandor (Former Arabic Calligraphy learner) I have enjoyed studying languages with some success in Spanish, German, and Japanese (18 months of full-time study at the Army Language School plus five years using the language in Japan). At age ninety I decided to learn some Arabic and to study Arabic…
There are two essentials for learning Arabic calligraphy and becoming a successful calligrapher —- study and practice. The learner must study critically the form to be produced and then practice the form faithfully in order to realize it. It is using the well-known combination of mind and muscle memory to achieve the desired product. Neither will do so alone; the two must go hand-in-hand at all times. To execute superior calligraphy,
Arabic Calligraphy as Home Decor Arabic calligraphy is a beautiful and timeless art form that has been used by artists and designers for centuries to create stunning interior and exterior home decor. Its strength and beauty come from the use of various styles and the transformation of those styles into Arabesque to make beautiful decorations.…