Calligraphy in Islamic Art - The Metropolitan Museum of Art
...Calligraphy is the most highly regarded and most fundamental element of Islamic art. It is significant that the Qur?an, the book of God?s revelations to the Prophet Muhammad, was transmitted in Arabic, and that inherent within the Arabic script is the potential for developing a variety of ornamental forms....
https://www.metmuseum.org/essays/calligraphy-in-islamic-art
The History of Islamic Calligraphy - Education - Asian Art Museum
...The foundation of Islamic calligraphy was laid down by the creative genius of three great calligraphers from Baghdad; the Vizier Ibn Muqla (886?940) of the Abbasid court, Ibn al-Bawwab, and Yakut al-Musta?simi of Amasya (d. 1298). Ibn Muqla established the principles of calligraphy....
https://education.asianart.org/resources/the-history-of-islamic-calligraphy/
The Religious, Historical, and Cultural Development of Islamic Calligraphy
...Calligraphy, with its abstract, non-representational style, and the general veneration of language and writing in Islamic culture, became the dominant art form within the Muslim world....
https://fountainmagazine.com/all-issues/2015/issue-104-march-april-2015/the-religious-historical-and-cultural-development
Islamic calligraphy - Wikipedia
...Although the academic tradition of Islamic calligraphy began in Baghdad, the centre of the Islamic empire during much of its early history, it eventually spread as far as India and Spain. Coins were another support for calligraphy....
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamic_calligraphy
The Art of Calligraphy in Islam: A Divine Expression of Beauty and ...
...The history of Islamic calligraphy is adorned with the brilliance of master calligraphers who etched their names into the annals of art and culture. These visionaries transformed calligraphy into an awe-inspiring art form, leaving an indelible mark on Islamic civilization....
https://religionsfacts.com/the-art-of-calligraphy-in-islam-a-divine-expression-of-beauty-and-devotion/
The Significance of Calligraphy in Islam - Muslimi
...The history of Islamic calligraphy dates back as far as the mind can imagine, and has undergone various transformations as it was adopted by and adapted to different empires, Caliphates, and governments throughout history....
https://muslimi.com/the-significance-of-calligraphy-in-islam/
The Art of Islamic Calligraphy: History, Styles & Techniques
...From ancient manuscripts to modern wall art, Islamic calligraphy has evolved while maintaining its spiritual significance. In this blog, we will explore its history, popular styles, and techniques used by calligraphers. Calligraphy began with the revelation of the Quran in the 7th century....
https://dailyislamic.co/the-art-of-islamic-calligraphy-history-styles-techniques/
Islamic Calligraphy - The Fitzwilliam Museum
...The Islamic appreciation of calligraphy is finely expressed by the tenth-century Persian philosopher, Abu Hayyan al-Tawhidi, who wrote that 'handwriting is jewellery fashioned by the hand from the pure gold of the intellect'....
https://fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/explore-our-collection/highlights/context/sign-and-symbols/islamic-calligraphy
Islamic Calligraphy: Reverential Roots and Decorative Uses
...Appreciated worldwide for its refinement and intricacy, Arabic calligraphy has been practiced for centuries. Rooted in Islam, the artform began as a reverential way to further the reach of the Qur?an. Eventually, artists integrated calligraphy into the decoration of secular, everyday stone and ceramic objects....
https://www.curationist.org/editorial-features/article/islamic-calligraphy:-reverential-roots-and-decorative-uses
The Art and Soul of Islamic Calligraphy: Exploring the Quranic
...Islamic calligraphy, also known as Arabic calligraphy, is the highly regarded art of writing in the Islamic world. This art form is characterized by the fluid and intricate stylization of the Arabic script and serves as one of the most prominent visual expressions of Islamic culture and faith....
https://www.artmajeur.com/en/magazine/5-art-history/the-art-and-soul-of-islamic-calligraphy-exploring-the-quranic-texts/335158