By: Souria Dabbousi / Arab America Contributing Writer Arabic calligraphy is the art of writing and forming letters in a decorative and expressive way using the Arabic script. It is an important part of Islamic art and has been used for centuries to decorate mosques, manuscripts, and other objects. It is a centuries-old art form … Continued
By: Menal Elmaliki / Arab America Contributing Writer How the Arabic Language is Represented in West Hollywood’s Persistence of Arab Stereotypes From the earliest Hollywood portrayal of Arabs, The Sheik (1921), to oriental’s interpretation of the East in Aladdin (2019), where you’re not sure whether its Indian, Arab or Persian, to America’s beloved t.v series … Continued
By: Caroline Umphlet / Arab American contributing writer Overview Arabic calligraphy is more than just writing Arabic in an elegant way. It is better described as a culturally rich art form that expresses the beauty of the Arabic language into a visual form. The exact origins of the Arabic manuscript are widely debated, whether it … Continued
SOURCE: THE NATIONAL BY: HAFSA LODI Emblazoned on apparel and accessories alike, the age-old art form has many young fans The Patience dress by Canava, which features calligraphy-covered chiffons layered over newspaper prints and maps of Damascus and Jerusalem Hafsa Lodi Aug 16, 2021 Arabic calligraphy may be prominent on book covers and gallery walls, … Continued
By: Meral Abu-Jaser/Arab America Contributing Writer The Arab culture is fascinating with a history that dates back centuries. There are many things about the Arab culture that should make us proud. So for those of you who have not been exposed to the different parts of our culture, allow me to showcase eight things that … Continued
By: Sarah Chaudhry / Arab America Contributing Writer The innovative nature of Arab architecture is clear through the unique structures and designs of buildings dominant from the 7th century and beyond. Eye-catching colors and silhouettes prevalent in ancient Arab architecture have made these structures popular spots to explore! Islam … Continued
Art is a way of bridging societies and cultures, US diplomat says SOURCE: GULF NEWS BY: JUMANA AL TAMIMI Dubai: Young Emirati calligrapher Narjes Noureddine still recalls the framed quote her late father brought home one day when she was a just 8. “Fear the sins that you commit in secret because the Witness of … Continued
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