Overview
Islamic calligraphy has long been admired for its beautiful form and line work. As an art form it actually includes various other types of calligraphy including Arabic, Persian and Ottoman.
Key facts:
In this course you’ll learn and practice basic lettering by completing a series of basic writing exercises. You will also learn about the writing tools used in Islamic calligraphy. By practicing and exploring the history of Islamic calligraphy you will develop a greater understanding and appreciation for this striking art form. Islamic Calligraphy - An Introduction to the Art of Handwriting is offered at FutureLearn.Programme Structure
Syllabus:
Reading and listening about the history, development and the basic concept of Islamic calligraphy.
Learn about Arabic characters; the alphabets and numbers, dots and character shaping.
Understanding the types of Islamic calligraphy and how the writing styles differ from each other.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 21 days
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Disciplines
Liberal Arts View 73 other Short Courses in Liberal Arts in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
This course is for anyone who love history, interested in the art or handwriting. You don’t need any previous experience.