Introduction to Islamic Calligraphy

Calligraphy means Beautiful Writing. Islamic Callligraphy has very special place in Islam and it is the highest art form because the Quran was revealed in Arabic and it represented the Words of Allah.

  From the very beginning of Isllam, Holy Words frome The Holy Quran were written in books and later Holy Words were written beautifully to decorate the mosques. Islamic Calligraphy was not only an artistic forme of expression,it was a religious expression as well.

  Islamic calligraphy exists in all size and in all modes of styles and sizes with great calligraphy masters frome Arab Peninsula Turkey, Syria,Iran and many other regions. Many masterpieces were collected, preotected, highly valued and  traded at collectors prices.

  In summary, Islamic calligraphy is a primary form of art for Islamic visual expression and creativity. It is also a symbol representing unity, beauty, power and perfection.