You are here

Calligraphic classics go under the hammer at Sotheby’s

Calligraphic classics go under the hammer at Sotheby’s

  • Highlights from Sotheby’s ‘Arts of the Islamic World & India’ sale, held March 31
By Arab News ·
Tunisia rediscovers traditional art of calligraphy

Tunisia rediscovers traditional art of calligraphy

By AFP ·
World-class calligraphers supervise new online course

World-class calligraphers supervise new online course

By Hala Tashkandi ·
Rooted in history: Understanding Ruqa’a calligraphy and its importance

Rooted in history: Understanding Ruqa’a calligraphy and its importance

By Katrina Kufer ·
Finding the ‘spirit of freedom’ in artist Samir Sayegh’s calligraphy

Finding the ‘spirit of freedom’ in artist Samir Sayegh’s calligraphy

By Iain Akerman ·
Naskh calligraphy: Timeless adaptability of an age-old script

Naskh calligraphy: Timeless adaptability of an age-old script

By Katrina Kufer ·
Iraqi artist Taha Al-Hiti helps ink new golden age for Arabic calligraphy

Iraqi artist Taha Al-Hiti helps ink new golden age for Arabic calligraphy

By SARAH GLUBB ·
Saudi Arabia’s Dar Al-Qalam Complex puts Arabic calligraphy under global spotlight

Saudi Arabia’s Dar Al-Qalam Complex puts Arabic calligraphy under global spotlight

By MOHAMMED AL-KINANI ·
Preserving the past: Exploring Saudi Arabia’s Madani calligraphy

Preserving the past: Exploring Saudi Arabia’s Madani calligraphy

By Katrina Kufer ·
How calligraphy became an integral part of Arab identity — and how it can remain so

How calligraphy became an integral part of Arab identity — and how it can remain so

By Iain Akerman ·
Saudi Arabia hosts meeting to register Arabic calligraphy with UNESCO

Saudi Arabia hosts meeting to register Arabic calligraphy with UNESCO

By SPA ·
Ministry of Culture launches ‘Year of Arabic Calligraphy’ initiative

Ministry of Culture launches ‘Year of Arabic Calligraphy’ initiative

By Arab News ·
Khatt power: Keeping Arabic lettering alive in the digital age

Khatt power: Keeping Arabic lettering alive in the digital age

By Adam Grundey ·

Latest updates

Critical weeks ahead for Turkish ties with EU, Greece
Critical weeks ahead for Turkish ties with EU, Greece
Jordanian police disperse protesters near border with West Bank
Jordanian police disperse protesters near border with West Bank
Macron, Ardern hold talks in new push against online extremism
Macron, Ardern hold talks in new push against online extremism
Saudi Arabia announces 12 more COVID-19 deaths
Saudi Arabia announces 12 more COVID-19 deaths
Barcelona must wait as Xavi signs on at Al-Sadd
Barcelona must wait as Xavi signs on at Al-Sadd

Recommended

Middle-East
An Egyptian psychotherapy platform offers online help amid pandemic
Ashraf Bacheet (R), CEO and co-founder of the online platform O7, along with Nader Iskander and Ashraf Adel. (Supplied)
Middle-East
Boom in MENA parenting and family startups defies pandemic pressures
Despite the pressures of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a significant boom in parenting and family startups in the MENA region. (Shutterstock)
Middle-East
How Muslim faithful in Jerusalem savored the essence of Ramadan
How Muslim faithful in Jerusalem savored the essence of Ramadan

Search form

Print Edition
Read pdf version Subscribe now
© 2021 SAUDI RESEARCH & PUBLISHING COMPANY, All Rights Reserved And subject to Terms of Use Agreement.