RIYADH: The library of the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Global Center for Arabic Calligraphy library houses almost 2,000 specialized titles in 11 international languages, as well as about 450 rare editions of books in the field.
The library is the world’s largest and first specialized library dedicated to Arabic calligraphy and related arts.
It houses publications in several languages to introduce Arabic calligraphy and its various art forms.
The library’s knowledge collections are integrated into a comprehensive specialized framework that begins with documenting Arabic calligraphy’s history, origins and stages of development, covering the biographies of calligraphers, writing tools and the production of inks, pens and paper, and extending to instructional booklets, albums and calligraphic artworks.
It also features supporting arts, most notably illumination, ornamentation and inscriptions, providing comprehensive knowledge for researchers and practitioners alike.
The library also contains the center’s scholarly publications, specialized encyclopedias, catalogs of international and local exhibitions and competitions, peer-reviewed journals, illustrated manuscripts and academic theses.
It provides a comprehensive research environment accommodating 60 visitors and researchers simultaneously.
