Arabic calligraphy has a rich history spanning a millennium. As Islam forbids portraying images of sentient beings, artists ...

Inscription in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity - 2021. Arabic calligraphy is the artistic practice of handwriting Arabic script in a fluid manner to convey ...

Islamic calligraphy and illustrated manuscripts have been highly prized for millennia. The Qur'an, God's word as revealed to the Prophet Muhammad, was transmitted in the Arabic language. Initially, ...

Calligraphy, literally "beautiful writing," has been appreciated as an art form in many different cultures throughout the world, but the stature of calligraphy in Chinese culture is unmatched. In ...

10 facts about Arabic. Get your head around tongue twisters and jokes. It's also available in Arabic with audio.

An angry mob in Pakistan accused a woman who wore a dress adorned with Arabic calligraphy of blasphemy, after mistaking them for Quran verses. She was saved by police who escorted her to safety ...

With over 1.5 million art objects at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, it’s no wonder that you’ll need weeks, if not months, to explore the most interesting collections housed there.

OpenAI introduced a new way to interact with ChatGPT on Thursday: an interface it calls “canvas.” The product opens a separate window, beside the normal chat window, with a workspace for ...

This year, more than 5,000 pieces of art from over 50 talented artists will be on display, showcasing both established ...