Calligraphy Specialization: Cross-Cultural Techniques and Styles

Overview

“Let’s talk about all the traditional tools and materials that are used in Arabic calligraphy.”

In this video lesson Domestika addresses the topic: Course Materials and Tools, which is part of the Domestika online course: Calligraphy Specialization: Cross-Cultural Techniques and Styles. Explore modern calligraphy techniques, expressive lettering styles, and creative compositions to develop your own calligraphic style.

Partial transcription of the video

“Course Materials and Tools In this lesson, I'm going to cover all the tools and materials, and tell you everything about them, how to use them, what are they for, how they have been in use throughout the centuries, how to make them traditionally, and what are the significance of these tools. I'm going to start by introducing the pen, which is traditionally called "qalam" in Arabic. This tool is sacred and also has great importance in the culture of Arabic calligraphy. It’s associated with spirituality and also religion directly. There have been sayings in the Quran, where the pen has been m...”

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Course summary for: Calligraphy Specialization: Cross-Cultural Techniques and Styles

• Level: Beginner
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• 192 students
• 7 units
• 90 lessons (15h 27m)
• 50 downloads

• Category

  Calligraphy & Typography

• Areas

  Calligraphy, Hand Lettering, Lettering