Islamic calligraphy appearing in Renaissance art
"Kufic script is a lovely and ancient variant of the Arabic alphabet that developed out of the Nabatean alphabet of Classical-era Petra. There are many Kufic examples to draw from in this time era, including Read more [...]...
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Saint Peter’s church in Rome was commissioned to have Arabic calligraphy
From the Dome of the Mosque of the Rock in Jerusalem to the great mosques of Isfahan in Persia, calligraphy decorated, enhanced and even helped to visually unify the greatest Muslim structures. The art Read more [...]...
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