A small beetle has captured attention for patterns on its shell that resemble ancient handwriting. These insects, known as calligraphy beetles (Calligrapha species), feature intricate black lines and ...

Techniques from the heart of Arab-Islamic cultural heritage are being learned by children and adults alike as Qatar Foundation (QF)’s Al Ghorrah for Literature and Arts continues to take people on a ...

The impression of a calligraphist is that of a person hunched over a piece of paper, dipping his quill in ink and painstakingly (literally) creating beautiful words. Ad agency professional Muhammed ...

Doha, Qatar: The Cultural Village Foundation, Katara, has recently unveiled an array of captivating art and calligraphy workshops scheduled to take place over the coming months. Participants will have ...

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Poosapati Parameshwar Raju's affinity towards calligraphy is well known in art circles. The artiste who brought out religious motifs through Ramayana series in calligraphy a few months ago is now ...

Meandering through the eerily quiet and narrow sand paths of Wadi al-Salam, lined on either side with graves speckled to the horizon and beyond, you’ll see colourful Arabic calligraphy adorning the ...