Calligraphy is the art of writing. A contemporary definition of calligraphic practice is “the art of giving form to signs in an expressive, harmonious and skillful manner”
Muttaqqin by Mahmud Buchari
Recently an International Calligraphy Exhibition was held between 22nd November 2008 to 31st March 2009, at Selangor Islamic Art Complex in Shah Alam, Malaysia. The theme of exhibition was ‘Divine words in the eyes of Calligraphers’.
Various calligraphy displayed in the exhibition were calligraphed by the artists from all over the world as well as from resident artists of the host, Restu Foundation.
Tawhid - At Taubah ayat 31 and An Anbiya ayat 37
Allah - Homage to Al Qandusi
Alif Lam Mim by Mahmud Buchari
Islamic calligraphy, equally known as Arabic calligraphy, is the art of artistic handwriting, and by extension, of bookmaking. This art has most often employed the Arabic script, throughout many languages. Calligraphy is especially revered among Islamic arts since it was the primary means for the preservation of the Qur’an. The work of calligraphers was collected and appreciated. Consideration of figurative art as idolatrous led to calligraphy and abstract figures becoming the main forms of artistic expression in Islamic cultures.
Surah Al Jumaat ayat 1-11
Calligraphy has arguably become the most venerated form of Islamic art because it provides a link between the languages of the Muslims with the religion of Islam. The Qur’an, has played an important role in the development and evolution of the Arabic language, and by extension, calligraphy in the Arabic alphabet.
Surah Al Ibrahim ayat 23-26
Al Fatihah
Al Assya'hu
Al An am 162; Iqrar
3 Qul
Asma Al Husna
mamadou
Awang-Malaysia said,
April 5, 2009 @ 5:09 am
Very beautiful collection of Calligraphy of Islam,must be very costly to have this wonderful collection.Thanks for sharing.
mamadou said,
April 5, 2009 @ 12:41 pm
Assalamu’alaikum
Very beautiful indeed. Thank you for visiting and giving your comment
fathersez said,
April 6, 2009 @ 2:14 am
I agree with Pak Awang. The calligraphy is indeed breathtakingly beautiful!
I did not realise about this exhibition, my loss. Thanks for sharing.
Wassalam,
mamadou said,
April 6, 2009 @ 5:24 am
Assalamualaikum Pak Fathersez
Calligraphy is art. Art, imaginary, creativity and skills are not easy to give the price. Appreciation to the art will give it the value. Is that the reason art always expensive?
Thanks
Razaw said,
July 7, 2009 @ 5:00 am
Mashallah, I have always been attracted by Calligraphy, but unfortunately never had the honor of getting to learn the art! thank you for shearing thins treasure.
mamadou said,
July 7, 2009 @ 5:47 am
Dear Razaw
When you combine art and belief, its always passionate and wonderful
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