Islamic Chinese Calligraphy

 

  Chinese calligraphy dates back to 3,000 yeares ago with the beginning of Chinese civilization. The Chinese value learning and knowledge very much. That is why many books were written, copied ever since the invention of paper about 1,000 years ago. together with Chinese painting , Calligraphy is the essence of Chinese art culture.

  About 20yeares ago, Chinese Muslim calligraphers begin to popularize writing Arabic Islamic calligraphy using Chinese calligraphy techniques. The result was a fusion of beautiful Arabic words with Chinese free flowing style, powerful yet graceful, simple yet elegant.

  Today, Chinese Muslim calligraphers are still improving and innovating new calligraphy style. One such calligrapher is Imam Soleh, besides writing verse of The Holy Quran, He uses religious wordings to form flowers, leaves, vases and other objects to create truly unique art pieces. 

  We hope you will find his calligraphy beautiful and interesting.