Introduction to Arabic Calligraphy: Maghrebi Script
Joining the Letters 2
A course by Maaida Noor , Artist and Calligrapher
About the video: Joining the Letters 2
Overview
“Now, I am going to finish Euclid's quote by writing the last word, Azeemah, which means perseverance. ”
In this video lesson Maaida Noor addresses the topic: Joining the Letters 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
“Joining Up the Letters The word ''Shukr'' is now complete. We did Jeem, Kaaf and Raa. Now I'm going to move towards the last word, which is called "Azeemah". It means perseverance. The letters I'm going to write for this word are Ayn, Saad, Yaa, Meem and Taa Marbuta. I'm going to start by writing Ayn. As you can see, Ayn only has the head when it is joined. This letter is like Raa. The only difference is that, once there is one dot above this letter, it turns into a letter Saad, so I'm going to place a dot there. Next, I'm going to write letter Yaa. If the letter Yaa is in the middle of a w...”
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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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