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SUMMARY:Emblem of a Civilization: Prologue to the Art of Arabic/Islamic Cal
 ligraphy
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special Sunday lecture as Master Calligrapher\, N
 ihad Dukhan explores the history\, development\, techniques and styles of 
 the art of Arabic calligraphy. Dukhan will also touch on the philosophical
  aspect of the art form\, and its intimate relationship to Qur’anic writ
 ing before embarking on an aesthetic appreciation of its intricate geometr
 y\, rhythm\, and visual impact.\n\nDukhan will present on the techniques f
 or Arabic calligraphy writing\, including the tools to cut and trim the re
 ed pen\, the ink\, the inkwell with natural-silk leeqa and the carefully-p
 repared classical Arabic calligraphy (muqahhar) paper. The extraordinary m
 aster-pupil relationship in teaching/learning the art\, as well as the cal
 ligraphic Ijazah\, are both highlighted.\n\nThe presentation includes nume
 rous examples of different styles of calligraphy from diverse periods and 
 geographical regions.\n\nThis lecture is co-sponsored by the Department of
  Music\, ISAC\, The Middle East Music Ensemble\, the Reva and David Logan 
 Center for the Arts\, and the Old Town School of Folk Music.\n\nSculpting 
 in Two Dimensions: Arabic Calligraphy by Nihad Dukhan is on view in the So
 uth Cases of the Logan Center from May 1 through May 31\, 2023.
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LOCATION:Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures of the University of C
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