Arabic calligraphy is the artistic practice of handwriting Arabic script in a fluid manner to convey harmony, grace and beauty. The practice, which can be passed down through formal and informal education, uses the twenty-eight letters of the Arabic alphabet, written in cursive, from right to left. Originally intended to make writing clear and legible, it gradually became an Islamic Arab art for traditional and modern works. The fluidity of Arabic script offers infinite possibilities, even within a single word, as letters can be stretched and transformed in numerous ways to create different motifs. Traditional techniques use natural materials, such as reeds and bamboo stems for the qalam, or writing instrument. A mixture of honey, black soot and saffron is used for the ink, and the paper is handmade and treated with starch, egg white and alum. Modern calligraphy commonly uses markers and synthetic paint, and spray paint is used for calligraffiti on walls, signs and buildings. Artisans and designers also use Arabic calligraphy for artistic enhancement, such as for marble and wood carving, embroidery and metal etching. Arabic calligraphy is widespread in Arab and non-Arab countries and is practised by men and women of all ages. Skills are transmitted informally or through formal schools or apprenticeships.
国别 | 沙特阿拉伯 Saudi Arabia 阿尔及利亚 Algeria 巴林 Bahrain 埃及 Egypt 伊拉克 Iraq 约旦 Jordan 科威特 Kuwait 黎巴嫩 Lebanon 毛里塔尼亚 Mauritania 摩洛哥 Morocco 阿曼 Oman 巴勒斯坦 Palestine 苏丹 Sudan 突尼斯 Tunisia 阿联酋 United Arab Emirates 也门 Yemen |
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中文名称 | 阿拉伯书法:知识、技艺和实践 |
英文名称 | Arabic calligraphy: knowledge, skills and practices |
登录年份 | 2021 |