Islamic Art of Calligraphy to be Taught at IUPUI Campus

IUPUI HERRON SCHOOL OF ART
By Ami Maidi

INDIANA - Contributing to the 2011 trend of fascination with Islamic art, the Herron School of Art & Design in Indianapolis is offering a class on Islamic calligraphy this spring. Islamic calligraphy, colloquially known as Arabic calligraphy, is the artistic practice of handwriting, or calligraphy, and by extension, of bookmaking in the lands sharing a common Islamic cultural heritage. It is a centuries old communication and art form that is both beautiful and useful. Herron is one of only a very small number of colleges offering this course in the United States. It is being taught by Abdalla Ali, Ph.D., who has studied and taught in Saudi Arabia. This is a rare opportunity for students to learn this skill. Please contact Amy Maidi at amcwoods@iupui.edu if you have any questions. [link]