Arabic Calligraphy: Learn Kufic Script
Making the Script Your Own
A course by Joumana Medlej , Calligraphy Artist
About the video: Making the Script Your Own
Overview
“Although Kufic is at the heart of my art practice, none of my work is actually in the traditional style. Let me show you some pieces that are directly based on Manuscript Kufic, and share the decisions I made to change the style—without breaking it— in order to create images in a contemporary approach that is my own style. I’ll also discuss using different materials, and the special considerations that may arise.”
In this video lesson Joumana Medlej addresses the topic: Making the Script Your Own, 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
“Making the Script Your Own So far, we have worked with manuscript Kufic in the historically accurate way, and it's very important to first master the tradition before doing anything else. First of all, out of respect for the script and second, so that your work, whatever you do, is rooted in something real. I don't teach this style so people stick to the historical way unless that's what you want to do, that's also fine. In order for it to live, it has to live through people's creativity, but first, the point is to learn what is essential and what is negotiable, and then work from there, an...”
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Course summary for: Arabic Calligraphy: Learn Kufic Script
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Calligraphy
Joumana Medlej
A course by Joumana Medlej
Joumana Medlej is a Lebanese calligraphy artist based in London. Though she is known for her use of Kufic scripts, her work encompasses also encompasses other fields including graphic design, drawing, illustration, digital games, and children’s literature.
Joumana teaches Manuscript Kufic and Square Kufic at the Arab British Centre and her studio in the UK, rediscovering traditional inks and paints along the way. She has collaborated with Apple, Amnesty, the Khayrallah Center at NCSU, BBC Arabic, and the Royal Hashemite Court of Jordan, among others.
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