Articles related to "Calligraphy"
Arabic Calligraphy: The Art of the Calligraphy Scripts in Islamic History
This article discusses Arabic calligraphy as an art form. This important art form has relevance to architecture because it is so widely used to decorate religious buildings.
• arabic calligraphy • arabic writing • arabic scripts • isalmic calligraphy • islamic architecture
This article discusses Arabic calligraphy as an art form. This important art form has relevance to architecture because it is so widely used to decorate religious buildings.
• arabic calligraphy • arabic writing • arabic scripts • isalmic calligraphy • islamic architecture
Simplicity: Chinese Brush Painting
Relax and learn the zen basics of Chinese brush painting including brushes, equipment, and technique.
• chinese brush painting • how to do calligraphy • brush • paint • paper
Relax and learn the zen basics of Chinese brush painting including brushes, equipment, and technique.
• chinese brush painting • how to do calligraphy • brush • paint • paper
The Double Pencil Technique: An Inexpensive Way to Try Calligraphy
Seshat describes a simple technique using two pencils which gives the same effect as using a broad-tip calligraphy nib. A basic, inexpensive technique which can be used to beautify your lettering and paper arts.
• double pencil techniques • calligraphy • beginner's calligraphy • double pencil • intro calligraphy
Seshat describes a simple technique using two pencils which gives the same effect as using a broad-tip calligraphy nib. A basic, inexpensive technique which can be used to beautify your lettering and paper arts.
• double pencil techniques • calligraphy • beginner's calligraphy • double pencil • intro calligraphy
Arabic and Islamic Calligraphy
A brief discussion of the Arabic language and Islamic calligraphy.
• islamic calligraphy • art • islamic art • arabic
A brief discussion of the Arabic language and Islamic calligraphy.
• islamic calligraphy • art • islamic art • arabic
Arabic/Islamic Calligraphy: Treasure for the Eyes and Soul (#2)
Part 2: Introduces Arabic/Islamic calligraphy as an art and a religious expression. Also provides links to sites where the artwork can be viewed or purchased.
• arabic • islam • arabs • muslims
Part 2: Introduces Arabic/Islamic calligraphy as an art and a religious expression. Also provides links to sites where the artwork can be viewed or purchased.
• arabic • islam • arabs • muslims
Arabic/Islamic Calligraphy: Treasure for the Eyes and Soul (#1)
Part 1 : Introduces Arabic/Islamic calligraphy as an art and a religious expression. Also provides links to sites where the artwork can be viewed or purchased.
• calligraphy • arabic • arab • arabian • quran
Part 1 : Introduces Arabic/Islamic calligraphy as an art and a religious expression. Also provides links to sites where the artwork can be viewed or purchased.
• calligraphy • arabic • arab • arabian • quran
Calligraphy is Beautiful! Calligraphy is Art!
A look with lots of links, at beautiful writing (Calligraphy)- including that of other cultures.
• calligraphy • codex • scribe
A look with lots of links, at beautiful writing (Calligraphy)- including that of other cultures.
• calligraphy • codex • scribe
History of Oriental Writing: Calligraphy
Focusing specifically on Oriental calligraphy, this article takes you into a brief history. This beautiful form of Graphic Art has been admired, practiced and studied for centuries.
• calligraphy • art • artist • artists • form
Focusing specifically on Oriental calligraphy, this article takes you into a brief history. This beautiful form of Graphic Art has been admired, practiced and studied for centuries.
• calligraphy • art • artist • artists • form
Islamic Calligraphy Stamp Reissued
The US Postal Service's "Eid Stamp", which had come under attack post-September 11, has reportedly been reissued. Read more about it in this article.
• eid stamp • islamic calligraphy • art • september 11 • islam
The US Postal Service's "Eid Stamp", which had come under attack post-September 11, has reportedly been reissued. Read more about it in this article.
• eid stamp • islamic calligraphy • art • september 11 • islam
Teach Colonial America Crafts
Need new ideas to make history interesting to your elementary students? These activities, crafts and games will meet all learning styles and extend beyond the textbook.
• carving • calligraphy on parchment • colonial craftmanship • making butter • colonial celebration
Need new ideas to make history interesting to your elementary students? These activities, crafts and games will meet all learning styles and extend beyond the textbook.
• carving • calligraphy on parchment • colonial craftmanship • making butter • colonial celebration
Beauty Where It May Not Be Expected
The horrors of terrorist acts and bombings have uncovered new artistic vistas for the "west" to "discover" and study - the art history of Islamic cultures. For example, look at the huge influence the Moors had in Spain - the mysterious beauty of La Alhambra, flamenco music, pointed arches. Although their occupation was hated and fought, their artistic influence is now loved and revered. Good can appear from bad, for those who are open to it.
• islamic • islam • arab • arabic • art
The horrors of terrorist acts and bombings have uncovered new artistic vistas for the "west" to "discover" and study - the art history of Islamic cultures. For example, look at the huge influence the Moors had in Spain - the mysterious beauty of La Alhambra, flamenco music, pointed arches. Although their occupation was hated and fought, their artistic influence is now loved and revered. Good can appear from bad, for those who are open to it.
• islamic • islam • arab • arabic • art
How-To Make Pulp
Describes methods of pulp manufacture for at home paper artists, and suggestions for experimentation.
• seshat • paper • paper art • crat • art
Describes methods of pulp manufacture for at home paper artists, and suggestions for experimentation.
• seshat • paper • paper art • crat • art
Making Money From Your Homestead
Ways in which to produce income from your homestead.
• money • income • homestead • calligraphy • pet sitting
Ways in which to produce income from your homestead.
• money • income • homestead • calligraphy • pet sitting
Sadequain the Holy Sinner
Something interesting to read about Sadequain; the master calligrapher. From <i><b><a href="http://visagepk.com/">"Visage Magazine”</a></b></i>. Have fun reading!
• mohatta palace • sadequain • museum • painting • picasso
Something interesting to read about Sadequain; the master calligrapher. From <i><b><a href="http://visagepk.com/">"Visage Magazine”</a></b></i>. Have fun reading!
• mohatta palace • sadequain • museum • painting • picasso
Storage and the Paper Artist #1
The first in a series of articles about storage and the paper artist. This one covers sheets of paper, rolled papers and paper cutouts and clippings.
• seshat paper arts letter arts letters calligraphy
The first in a series of articles about storage and the paper artist. This one covers sheets of paper, rolled papers and paper cutouts and clippings.
• seshat paper arts letter arts letters calligraphy
The List of Noble Things That Make a Heart Beat Faster
Review of the one of the most beautiful erotic art movies of all times, Peter Greenaway's Pillow Book
• peter greenaway • erotica • art • erotic art movies • calligraphy
Review of the one of the most beautiful erotic art movies of all times, Peter Greenaway's Pillow Book
• peter greenaway • erotica • art • erotic art movies • calligraphy
The Many Splendors of Islamic Art- Part II
Part II on the Splendors of Islamic Art covers calligraphy and illustrated manuscripts, and concludes the two articles.
• painting • color • islamic art • mosque • calligraphy
Part II on the Splendors of Islamic Art covers calligraphy and illustrated manuscripts, and concludes the two articles.
• painting • color • islamic art • mosque • calligraphy
Making Your Mark-Markers, Colored Pencils and Chalks
Making your Mark is easier then ever with these coloring options.
• markers • chalks • watercolor pencils • colored pencils • colored pencil
Making your Mark is easier then ever with these coloring options.
• markers • chalks • watercolor pencils • colored pencils • colored pencil
Making Your Mark-Markers, Colored Pencils and Chalks
Making your Mark is easier then ever with these coloring options.
• markers • chalks • watercolor pencils • colored pencils • colored pencil
Making your Mark is easier then ever with these coloring options.
• markers • chalks • watercolor pencils • colored pencils • colored pencil
Mixed-Media Graceful Envelopes
Graceful envelopes are a popular topic in mail-art circles, but have you seen what mixed-media artists have done with them? A new avenue to explore . . .
• graceful envelope • calligraphy • art envelopes • embellished envelopes • mail art
Graceful envelopes are a popular topic in mail-art circles, but have you seen what mixed-media artists have done with them? A new avenue to explore . . .
• graceful envelope • calligraphy • art envelopes • embellished envelopes • mail art
Word into Art
"Word into Art" looks at contemporary Middle Eastern artists using Arabic script to portray traditional images inspired by the Qur'an and Persian poetry.
• british museum • calligraphy • kufic script • venetia porter • isabelle causse
"Word into Art" looks at contemporary Middle Eastern artists using Arabic script to portray traditional images inspired by the Qur'an and Persian poetry.
• british museum • calligraphy • kufic script • venetia porter • isabelle causse
Alphabets - Part 2
A little more about alphabets.
• learning is fun • suite 101.com • regenia g. butcher • alphabet • initials
A little more about alphabets.
• learning is fun • suite 101.com • regenia g. butcher • alphabet • initials
Arts and crafts
This article is about the talent which Pakistani people posses and inherit from there fore fathers in the field of arts and crafts.
• pakistan • crafts • art • balochistan • sindh
This article is about the talent which Pakistani people posses and inherit from there fore fathers in the field of arts and crafts.
• pakistan • crafts • art • balochistan • sindh
Book Review: A Celtic Alphabet by Andrew Whitson
A review of A Celtic Alphabet
• a celtic alphabet • celtic calligraphy • andrew whitson • books about celtic art • book of kells
A review of A Celtic Alphabet
• a celtic alphabet • celtic calligraphy • andrew whitson • books about celtic art • book of kells
How-To Paper Making Terms
Explanation of basic paper making terms and supplies. Explains deckle, fiber, sieve, handmold, and introduces the pour and dip handmold methods of paper making.
• paper • making • seshat • deckle • dip
Explanation of basic paper making terms and supplies. Explains deckle, fiber, sieve, handmold, and introduces the pour and dip handmold methods of paper making.
• paper • making • seshat • deckle • dip
Introducing the Paper & Letter Arts
Discusses paper in our everyday lives and the way we can create both function and aesthetic from the papers we normally take for granted. Introduces authors plans for topic.
• paper • letter arts • craft • hand-crafted • function
Discusses paper in our everyday lives and the way we can create both function and aesthetic from the papers we normally take for granted. Introduces authors plans for topic.
• paper • letter arts • craft • hand-crafted • function
Shopping in Korea: Insa-dong a cultural nexus
Insa-dong is a shopping area of Seoul with huge cultural significance. Famous for its antiques and reproductions it provides foreigners woith a unique insight into non-modern Korea.
• korea • antique • chosun • insa-dong • pottery
Insa-dong is a shopping area of Seoul with huge cultural significance. Famous for its antiques and reproductions it provides foreigners woith a unique insight into non-modern Korea.
• korea • antique • chosun • insa-dong • pottery
The Art of Lettering
Seshat discusses the variety of writing and marking implements available when creating lettering arts, giving the pros and cons of each method.
• seshat • letter • arts • letter arts • paper
Seshat discusses the variety of writing and marking implements available when creating lettering arts, giving the pros and cons of each method.
• seshat • letter • arts • letter arts • paper
The Dip Handmold Method
Explains the basics of the dip handmold method of paper making and suggests techniques for exploration of consistency and final product.
• seshat • uart • paper • paper making • dip mold
Explains the basics of the dip handmold method of paper making and suggests techniques for exploration of consistency and final product.
• seshat • uart • paper • paper making • dip mold
Add Oriental Touches to Your Home
Heavy or light oriental features can give a mysterious yet vitalizing air to your winter home.
• oriental home furnishings • oriental touches • oriental accessories • asian • jade
Heavy or light oriental features can give a mysterious yet vitalizing air to your winter home.
• oriental home furnishings • oriental touches • oriental accessories • asian • jade
Asian Art Special Exhibitions
Bronze Age China's terracotta warriors, Japan's ukiyo-e paintings and Tibet's armor are explored in a wide range of Asian art exhibitions on display.
• traveling asian art museum exhibitions • qing dynasty • china tibet japan bhutan himalayas korea • ukiyo-e floating world • buddhist art
Bronze Age China's terracotta warriors, Japan's ukiyo-e paintings and Tibet's armor are explored in a wide range of Asian art exhibitions on display.
• traveling asian art museum exhibitions • qing dynasty • china tibet japan bhutan himalayas korea • ukiyo-e floating world • buddhist art
Eco-Friendly Brides: Stationery
Everyone is looking for ways to be more environmentally conscious; brides are no exception. Here are some easy ways to go green with your wedding stationery.
• stationery tips for environmentally conscious brid • ways to go green with your wedding stationery • using recycled paper for wedding invitations • consolidating information on your wedding correspo • using calligraphy for your wedding stationery
Everyone is looking for ways to be more environmentally conscious; brides are no exception. Here are some easy ways to go green with your wedding stationery.
• stationery tips for environmentally conscious brid • ways to go green with your wedding stationery • using recycled paper for wedding invitations • consolidating information on your wedding correspo • using calligraphy for your wedding stationery
Baby of Macon
Review of Peter Greenaway's film Baby of Macon
• peter greenaway • ewan mcgregor • trainspotting • vivian wu • pillow book
Review of Peter Greenaway's film Baby of Macon
• peter greenaway • ewan mcgregor • trainspotting • vivian wu • pillow book
Unmounted Rubber-The Web is Full!
Unmounted stamps are a great buy.
• rubber stamps • rubber stamp • rubber stamping • unmounted rubber • unmounted rubber stamps
Unmounted stamps are a great buy.
• rubber stamps • rubber stamp • rubber stamping • unmounted rubber • unmounted rubber stamps
William Morris Part II
The second of a two part series, this article includes examples of Morris’s most popular works.
• morris • art • fine • design • interior
The second of a two part series, this article includes examples of Morris’s most popular works.
• morris • art • fine • design • interior
ZOO
Review of the film ZOO, Zed and Two Noughts directed by Peter Greenaway
• peter greenaway • ewan mcgregor • trainspotting • vivian wu • pillow book
Review of the film ZOO, Zed and Two Noughts directed by Peter Greenaway
• peter greenaway • ewan mcgregor • trainspotting • vivian wu • pillow book