Umayyad Caliph (r. 685–705) who implemented significant administrative, cultural, and religious reforms in the Islamic Empire.
Painter of Persian Timurid and early Safavid dynasties, director of royal library, and supervisor of manuscript workshops noted for lifelike and colorful paintings.
The artistic and scholarly traditions in the writing and inscription of the Arabic script in Islamic culture.
Dominant style of early Arabic calligraphy known for its angular script, originating from the city of Kufa in southern Iraq.
A hybrid form of Arabic calligraphy, introduced by a Persian calligrapher as a lighter form of writing and frequently used in non-sacramental texts.
The visual symbolism and art forms in Islam, including calligraphy, geometry, and arabesques.
The art of painting in the Islamic world, its formats, cultural significance, and historical contexts.
Explore the history, etymology, and cultural significance of Arabic calligraphy, known as ʿIlmu ʾl-K͟hat̤t̤ (علم الخط), from its origins to its various forms and uses throughout Islamic history.
