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An illustrated history from the Department of History, University of Calgary.
http://www.ucalgary.ca/applied_history/tutor/islam/learning/calligraphy.html
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Calligraphy Islamic
Includes introduction, history, profiles of great masters, and galleries of contemporary
calligraphy. Many images.
http://www.geocities.com/sajjadkhalid/
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Arabic Calligraphy
Learn Arabic calligraphy, major script.
http://www.geocities.com/tayseerj/major_caligraphic_styles.htm
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Ali Omar Ermes - Inspiration
An illustrated feature by Ana Vrlkjan from Middle East UK on the life and work of calligrapher Ali
Omar Ermes, which has its roots in the Muslim Arab culture of the Near East and North Africa.
http://www.middleeastuk.com/culture/mosaic/ermes
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Arabian Gallery
The Syrian calligrapher Hassan Sobhi Mourad (b.1942) presents some of his Arabic calligraphy, with
a biography.
http://www.arabiangallery.com
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Islamic Calligraphy
Gallery of images from 'The Splendour of Islamic Calligraph' by Abdelkebir Khatibi and Mohammed
Sijelmassi, hosted by Islamicity.
http://islamicity.com/Culture/Calligraphy/default.HTM
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Hassan Massoudy
A biography and commentary by Karl Young, with examples of his calligraphy, from Kaldron magazine.
http://www.thing.net/~grist/l&d/massoudy.htm
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Hassan Massoudy
Brief biography of this Iraqui calligrapher (1944-), reviews of his work, gallery, calendar of
exhibitions, and books.
http://perso.wanadoo.fr/hassan.massoudy/english.htm
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Oweis's Islamic Art and Arabic Calligraphy
Fayeq Oweis, Ph.D. site for digital Islamic art and Arabic calligraphy.
http://www.oweis.com
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Hassan Massoudy: Arabic Calligraphy
Rodrigo de Almeida Siqueira showcases the work of this noted calligrapher, born in Iraq (1944).
http://www.lsi.usp.br/usp/rod/poet/arab/
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Islamic Calligraphy from a Private Collection
Images of Islamic calligraphy in Arabic and Persian from a private collection, with commentary from
Biddington's Consultancy.
http://www.biddingtons.com/content/expertcalligraphy.html
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The Qur'anic Manuscripts
A brief description of the Qur'anic manuscripts dated from the first century Hijra are presented.
http://www.islamic-awareness.org/Quran/Text/Mss/
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Ermes, Ali Omar
Displays his paintings, which are principally based on the Arabic letter forms. Also has his
articles and speeches, and a biographical note.
http://www.aliomarermes.co.uk/
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Taqwa Images
Presents paintings based on the name of God by Hammad, a Muslim artist in Maryland. Includes
biography, comments, and online ordering.
http://www.taqwaimages.com/
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Art of Arabic Calligraphy
Mamoun Sakkal discusses the Arabic language, the origins and development of the script, and the
Kufic and Cursive styles. Hosted by Sakkal Design.
http://www.sakkal.com/ArtArabicCalligraphy.html
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Islamic Calligraphy by Rasheed Butt
Samples of the work of a calligrapher from Islamabad, who works in both Arabic and Persian, on
religious and poetic texts. Includes biography.
http://www.rasheedbutt.com/
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Arabic Calligraphy
Detailed, richly-illustrated examination of the historical and cultural significance of Arabic
calligraphy, from Islamic Arts and Architecture.
http://www.islamicart.com/main/calligraphy/
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The Art of Calligraphy
An article by Alia F. Hasan discussing Arabic calligraphy, historic and present-day from Suite 101,
with links to related sites.
http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/arabic_islamic_architecture/28162
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The Art of Arabic Calligraphy: The Art of the Pen
A short introduction on Arabic calligraphy and modern art work taken from Lassaad Metoui "The
signs of the sand" and Hassan Massoudy "Le Jardain Perdu".
http://www.geocities.com/Paris/LeftBank/7001/
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LotusArt
Offers creative Islamic calligraphy engraved on solid hardwoods.
http://www.lotusart.com/
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Arabic Calligraphy
Biographies and virtual gallery of the work of Kamel El Baba (1905-91) and his son Mokhtar, who
offers custom Arabic calligraphy. Information on the development of Arabic calligraphy.
http://www.arabiccalligraphy.com
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Contemporary Arabic Calligraphy
Nihad Dukhan offers a modern interpretation of the art of Arabic calligraphy.
http://www.ndukhan.com/
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Silk Threads
Shashihalai designs hand-embroidered Arabic calligraphy in traditional and contemporary styles.
Inspiration, gallery, ethics, stitch type.
http://membres.lycos.fr/shashihalai/
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