Introduction to Arabic Calligraphy: Maghrebi Script
History of Arabic Calligraphy
A course by Maaida Noor , Artist and Calligrapher
About the video: History of Arabic Calligraphy
Overview
“In this lesson, I am going to share the magnificent journey of the transformation from Arabic writing into an art form, in particular the history of Maghrebi script.”
In this video lesson Maaida Noor addresses the topic: History of Arabic Calligraphy, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Arabic Calligraphy: Maghrebi Script. Uncover the art of ancient Arabic calligraphy and create beautifully balanced compositions which convey hope, love, and light.
Partial transcription of the video
“History of Arabic Calligraphy In this lesson, I'm going to talk about the History of Arabic calligraphy. It is an intense subject and my effort is to try and cover all the main aspects and events of Arabic calligraphy, and its transformation into an art form. You might have come across the calligraphy panels in the mosques or in the shrines, or when you were travelling to maybe Morocco or Istanbul, or you might have seen them online. These calligraphy panels are done by the master calligraphers and it took them years of practice to be able to write like that. There is a hidden geometrical g...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Arabic Calligraphy: Maghrebi Script
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Calligraphy
Maaida Noor
A course by Maaida Noor
Maaida Noor is an award-winning modern and contemporary artist who specializes in Arabic calligraphy. Her work is inspired by her British and Pakistani roots and has been displayed in both public and private exhibitions across the UK. She has a diploma from The Prince’s Foundation School of Traditional Arts and is currently studying a number of art forms including calligraphy, geometric patterns, and illumination design as part of her commitment to continue learning about the meaning behind her subjects.
Maaida is known for her signature contemporary style and has worked for brands including Christian Dior, Jo Malone, Estee Lauder, Molten Brown, and Selfridges. She also won the British Muslim Award for Art and Culture Awareness in 2017.
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