Moreover, calligraphy in Qazvin has been used traditionally to inscribe copies of the holy Quran, poetic verses, and the wise sayings of elders. The roots of calligraphy’s prosperity in Qazvin can be ...

Attended by several masters of calligraphy, director of Qazvin Department of Culture and Islamic Guidance said that Qazvin has constantly been a magnet in the art of calligraphy, both in the domestic ...

“The designation of Qazvin as the capital of calligraphy places a heavy burden on officials and the people of the city. Holding several workshops to promote the art of calligraphy in the country is ...

It is said that calligraphy began to develop in Qazvin starting in the 11th and 12th centuries and later flourished in the Safavid era (1501-1722). Of the various traditional calligraphy styles, such ...

Over 100 calligraphy works are set to go on show to the public at Hanoi's Temple of Literature between October 2-10 to commemorate the 1,010th anniversary of the former imperial citadel of Thang Long, ...

The contemporary calligrapher explains that calligraphy has its roots in a religious form of art but that it has evolved with time. "Bringing art and language together is beautiful. You form a ...

The ancient art of calligraphy is on the brink of extinction ... a renowned calligrapher in the Indian capital who dedicates his entire time to the practice as well as teaching the art to the ...