Introduction to Arabic Calligraphy: Maghrebi Script
The Letters: Laam, Laam Alif, Meem, Noon, Waw 2
A course by Maaida Noor , Artist and Calligrapher
About the video: The Letters: Laam, Laam Alif, Meem, Noon, Waw 2
Overview
“Next, I'm going to write the letters Meem, Noon, and Waw.”
In this video lesson Maaida Noor addresses the topic: The Letters: Laam, Laam Alif, Meem, Noon, Waw 2, 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
“The Letters Laam, Laam Alif, Meem, Noon, Waw Next, I'm going to write the letter Meem. The first half of the letter Meem is identical to letter Faa and Qaaf. We're going to make a circle and then, with Meem, we start from the left of the circle as opposed to the letter Qaaf and Faa, where we carried on on the right side of the circle. From top left side of the circle, I'm going to bring it down to the baseline. I'm going to extend this line about four dots lower the baseline, and then go towards left. As I'm coming down, I have to keep myself going towards right, and from here towards left,...”
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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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