IRAN ART EXHIBITION: CALLIGRAPHY ART IN ISLAM AND IRAN The Calligraphy in Iran has gone through lots of developments. In fact, calligraphy is one of the most eye-catching and fascinating manifestations of Iranian culture in the post-Islam period. The holy book of Muslims, Koran, has constantly confirmed the importance of writing. According to this book, […]
IRAN ART EXHIBITION: PERSIAN CALLIGRAPHY ART HAS BEEN PRAISED BY EVERYONE Persian Calligraphy; One of the most revered arts throughout history of Iran The art of calligraphy is one of the reputable and famous arts in Iran. The glorious art of calligraphy and its numerous decorations have always been praised. The importance of the art […]
IRAN ART EXHIBITION: CALLIGRAPHY IN IRAN IS AN ANCIENT ART The art of calligraphy is one of the reputable and famous arts in Iran. The glorious art of calligraphy and its numerous decorations have always been praised. The importance of the art of calligraphy among Iranian arts is such that some arts seem to be […]
IRAN ART EXHIBITION: CALLIGRAPHY IS ART OF BEAUTY IN WRITING This is a guide covering calligraphy and its purpose throughout history. What is Calligraphy? The word ‘calligraphy’ is a combination of two Greek words: kallos (beauty) and graphein (to write). So, in other words, we can say that calligraphy refers to writing in aesthetically pleasing […]
IRAN ART EXHIBITION: WHAT IS CALLIGRAPHY ART? Learn the Art of Calligraphy The term calligraphy comes from the Greek ‘Kallos’ meaning beauty and ‘Graphein’ which means to write. The history of calligraphy dates back thousands of years, but until a few hundred years ago, there was no clear term for the elaborate decorative form of […]
IRAN ART EXHIBITION: PERSIAN CALLIGRAPHY FROM KING TAHMURAS TO MIR ALI TABRIZI According to Iranian legends, calligraphy was invented by Tahmuras, the third king of Pishdadian dynasty. It has been recited in the Book of King (Shahnameh) by Ferdowsi that after the demons were captivated by Tahmuras, they asked for mercy and in return they […]
IRAN ART EXHIBITION: CALLIGRAPHY OR ART OF WRITING IN ISLAMIC AND PERSIAN CULTURE Calligraphy, the art of writing, is a distinctive feature of Islamic civilization and its history goes back as far as the 7th century CE. The Arabic language and its script, as the means of preservation for the Qur‘an, have always carried great […]