Islamic Calligraphy History

Islamic Calligraphy History Details

Cursive styles of calligraphy appeared during the 10th century. They were easier to write and read and soon replaced the earlier geometric style, except for decorative purposes.
The canonical "six cursive scripts" (al-aqlam al-sittah) were pioneered by the Persian Ibn Muqla Shirazi (d. 939) and later refined by his successors Ibn al-Bawwab (d. 1022) and Yaqut al-Musta'simi (d. 1298). Naskh script was the most widespread, used in Qur’ans, official decrees, and private correspondence.Ancient texts listing these six styles typically do not provide examples. It is therefore difficult to distinguish these styles.

Islamic Calligraphy History

Islamic Calligraphy History

Islamic Calligraphy History

Islamic Calligraphy History

Islamic Calligraphy History

Islamic Calligraphy History

Islamic Calligraphy History

Islamic Calligraphy History

Islamic Calligraphy History

Islamic Calligraphy History

Islamic Calligraphy History

Islamic Calligraphy History

Islamic Calligraphy History

Islamic Calligraphy History

Islamic Calligraphy History

Islamic Calligraphy History

Islamic Calligraphy History

Islamic Calligraphy History

Islamic Calligraphy History

Islamic Calligraphy History