Arabic Calligraphy: Learn Kufic Script

Overview

“This is the big step, when all of our preparation work culminates into writing a clean page of text, with very little room for errors. I’ll show you how I prepare myself and how I set up my work surface so that everything I need is ready within reach, and anything I don’t need is tidied away so there’s no clutter (neither physical nor mental). I also make sure no sudden noises (such as notifications) can startle or distract me, as my entire focus is required. You’ll then see me doing the actual writing, in an accelerated manner as this normally takes me about half an hour.”

In this video lesson Joumana Medlej addresses the topic: Writing the Page 1, which is part of the Domestika online course: Arabic Calligraphy: Learn Kufic Script. Explore the ancient Arabic script style of Kufic by learning to write a short text using traditional artistic practices.

Partial transcription of the video

“Writing the Page So, this is the real thing now. When I'm working on a clean piece, I don't want to be distracted nor disturbed, or to have to get up. First, my phone is on Do Not Disturb and it's in another room. My phone does not exist. I've been to the bathroom because this can take an hour. I've washed my hands, they're clean and dry and all my tools are at hand. Everything I might need is right where I need it. I'm right-handed, so they're on the right side. There is my ink, in an inkwell that won't spill easily so it can't accidentally knock over. I have my pen there on the sheet of p...”

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Course summary for: Arabic Calligraphy: Learn Kufic Script

• Level: Beginner
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• 3845 students
• 5 units
• 17 lessons (2h 24m)
• 9 downloads

• Category

  Calligraphy & Typography

• Areas

  Calligraphy