Calligraphy Specialization: Cross-Cultural Techniques and Styles

Overview

“The letters in Arabic calligraphy are based on a nukta (dot) system. Let’s talk about how this system is used to achieve balance and aesthetical values in calligraphy.”

In this video lesson Domestika addresses the topic: The Dot System, 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

“The Dot System In this lesson, I'm going to teach you about the dot system. This system is used to measure the alphabets. It is important to learn everything about the dot system, because this way the alphabets are measured and the dots that are used to measure the alphabets are hidden, so in the final form of Arabic we don't put these dots. They are only to indicate if the letters are correct in proportion or not. In the 10th century, a calligrapher called Ibn Muqla, was the first person who introduced the dot system. It works by measuring each letter by the dot. A dot which is called "nuk...”

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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