Islamic calligraphy

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/islamic-calligraphy

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the modern influence?Has inspired contemporary art movements, including the fusion style known as calligraffiti
2. Why is calligraphy important in Islam?Because it helps write the Quran, and since pictures are discouraged, beautiful writing becomes a special way to show respect and devotion.
3. What are some styles of Islamic calligraphy?There are many styles, such as Kufic with its sharp angles, Naskh for everyday writing, Thuluth, Muhaqqaq, and Ruq'ah, each with its own look and use.

Khatt Arabi: The Arabic term for Islamic calligraphy, signifying the art of line, design, and construction.
Kufic Script: An early, angular, and geometric script style, often used for monumental inscriptions and early Quranic texts.
Naskh Script: A later, more rounded and legible script that became the standard for everyday writing and printing.
Calligrapher (Khattat): An artist who specializes in the practice of Islamic calligraphy, requiring years of training.