Calligraphy of the Qur’an

Calligraphy

Dr Colin Baker outlines the development of qur’anic calligraphy in an article hosted by the British Library.

He explores geographic variations in scripts alongside developments in Arabic grammar, changing mediums and Qur’an formats.

If this article whets your appetite, explore the library’s archive of the International Research Centre for Calligraphy.

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