Introduction to Arabic Calligraphy: Maghrebi Script
Diacritics in Maghrebi Style
A course by Maaida Noor , Artist and Calligrapher
About the video: Diacritics in Maghrebi Style
Overview
“Let’s explore the diacritics. Here I am going to show you the names of the diacritical marks and how they are placed around an alphabet to indicate a certain sound or movement. I will then show you how to write them with a reed pen using the same technique.”
In this video lesson Maaida Noor addresses the topic: Diacritics in Maghrebi Style, 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
“In this lesson, I'm going to talk about the diacritical marks that are used in Arabic calligraphy. The ones that are used for Maghribi calligraphy are different to the other scripts. The diacritics have an interesting history. The fact about the diacritics is that in the beginning, the original Arabic language did not have any diacritical marks. They were introduced later during the 10th century. To help. other people that were entering the circle of Islam help them understand and pronounce and read Arabic more easily and fluently. These diacritics are to provide movement to the letters and...”
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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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