What Would the World Look Like Without Arabic Calligraphy? [Student Presentation]

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PRESENTER

Basmah Aljaid

ORIGINAL DATE

June 10, 2023

SCHOOL

Makers Learning School International Riyadh

Description

Basmah explores Arabic calligraphy and its influence. She delves deeper into the history of arabic calligraphy, how it evolved and changed, and its importance today.

Basmah Aljaid is a freshmen at Makers Learning School International, Riyadh . She is one of the 8 Incredible students who participated in afikra Global Youth Academy 4th Cohort.

About Global Youth Academy

afikra Global Youth Academy is a one-of-kind 8-week course designed for high school students interested in exploring the Arab World's histories and cultures and connecting with other stellar leading students worldwide. Global Connect is supported by the University of Chicago’s Center for Middle Eastern Studies & the University of Texas at Austin’s Center for Middle Eastern Studies.

Sources & Future References

• Arabic Calligraphy – Taking A Closer Look — Smashing Magazine

• Arabic Calligraphy importance in Islamic Art - Al-dirassa

• Qur’anic History and the Role of Islamic Calligraphy | The Review of Religions

• Written in Istanbul: Arabic, Persian, and Ottoman Calligraphy Sheets at the Library of Congress – Part 3 | 4 Corners of the World

• Ibn Bawwab: The Son Of A Doorkeeper Who Became A Great Calligraph - Islamic Bridge

• Mohammad Hosni - Biography

• Ibn Muqla - Biography

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