Calligraphy Is the Islamic Art of Arts

THE HUFFINGTON POST
By Michael Wolfe

In Western art calligraphy is a minor art form, mostly confined to books and the occasional decorative function. But in Islamic art, the practice of beautiful writing is much more. Because it grew up alongside the Quran, Islam's sacred book, calligraphy developed from a central root and flourished broadly, spreading to every branch of artistic expression. The very earliest verse in the Quran is a command for people to read. No wonder the word gained such primacy. [link]