The Ancient Artistry of Islamic Calligraphy

<p>Islamic calligraphy, a revered form of artistic expression, has played an important role in the cultural and religious life of Muslim communities since the emergence of Islam in the 7th century.</p> <p>The need to document the Qur&rsquo;an, the holy book of Islam, in a manner befitting its sacred status was the primary impetus behind the development of this art form, with early calligraphers endeavouring to create a script that was both legible and aesthetically pleasing, resulting in the development of various scripts and styles.</p> <p><a href="https://medium.com/@ancient_artefacts/the-ancient-artistry-of-islamic-calligraphy-6f0c186e613b"><strong>Read More</strong></a></p>