Magzoid Magazine - A Luxury Magazine in the Creative Space | July 2021

ART OF CALLIGRAPHY
Arabic calligraphy
is still today one
of the most widely
acknowledged arts
and continues to
develop both in
traditional methods
as well as in digital
and computergenerated
arts.
The traditional instrument
of the Islamic calligrapher is
the kalam, a pen normally made
of dried reed or bamboo. The ink is
often in colour and chosen so that
its intensity can vary greatly, creating
dynamism and movement in the letter
forms. Some styles are often written
using a metallic-tip pen.
While Arabic calligraphy is heavily
grounded in tradition, it serves as
inspiration for modern art. In fact,
many contemporary artists have
developed their own style and
techniques for Arabic calligraphy.
Modern artists may put their own
spin on traditional letterforms and
mediums, incorporating calligraphy
into jewelry and digital designs, or
using paint on canvas, rather than ink
on paper.
Arabic calligraphy is still today one
of the most widely acknowledged
arts and continues to develop both in
traditional methods as well as in digital
and computer-generated arts. Arabic
calligraphers from around the world
continue to develop their own styles
and artwork based on existing scripts
and their own letters and scripts.
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