An online visual sourcebook that explores the fundamentals of Chinese calligraphy. Provides historical information, examples of script types, techniques of transmission, questions and answers, and similar resources. An extensive...

An online visual sourcebook that explores the fundamentals of Chinese calligraphy. Provides historical information, examples of script types, techniques of transmission, questions and answers, and similar resources. An extensive...

A tughra is a special calligraphic-style signature used by rulers of the Ottoman empire, often on official decrees. This provides information about the tughra of Suleyman the Magnificent(1494-1566), one of the most famous Ottoman sultans.

A four part essay by Mamoun Sakkal regarding the history and use of the Arabic Alphabet. The site has intriguing articles about the evolution of the alphabet.

A four part essay by Mamoun Sakkal regarding the history and use of the Arabic Alphabet. The site has intriguing articles about the evolution of the alphabet.

Young students will enjoy exploring the world of calligraphy with these colorful illustrations, and easy-to-follow explanations. Follow the story of "Calli and Graphy," as they teach the viewer about this ancient art form.

Young students will enjoy exploring the world of calligraphy with these colorful illustrations, and easy-to-follow explanations. Follow the story of "Calli and Graphy," as they teach the viewer about this ancient art form.

The pottery bowl with yellow enamel is decorated with a line of naskh calligraphy. The bottom is ornamented with a brown cup.

A mosque lamp made of glass with mina is formed in three parts: the neck, the shaft and the base. The neck is inscribed with blue Naskh calligraphy contains a verse from the "Surah Al Nour"(Surat Al-Nur), The Light, and the name of...

The rectangular copper inkwell is decorated with scriptures in both Kufic and Naskh calligraphy, (ornamental styles of writing). The inkwell is also decorated with plant, birds and animal ornamentation.

A piece of linen textile has as its main decoration numerous longitudinal lines with contrasting ornaments. Some of the ornaments are narrow calligraphy and others include geometric decorations and drawings of animals and birds.

The copy of the Holy Qur'an is written in simple Kufi calligraphy in black ink on parchment. The artwork is in a poor state, as the edges are eroded. This copy of the Qur'an has been recently repaired.

Ink drawing of orchids and rocks, hanging scroll,