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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

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

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

Calligraphy is Beautiful! Calligraphy is Art!
A look with lots of links, at beautiful writing (Calligraphy)- including that of other cultures.
calligraphy • codex • scribe

Arabic and Islamic Calligraphy
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

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

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

How-To Make Pulp
Describes methods of pulp manufacture for at home paper artists, and suggestions for experimentation.
seshat • paper • paper art • crat • art

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

First Ever Eid Stamp Unveiled
This is about the first ever Eid stamp issued by the U.S. Postal Service.
stamp • eid • postage stamps • muslim • islam

Third Jewel in LACMA's Crown
This is about the newly acquired Madina Collection of Islamic art at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA).
islamic art • madina collection • muslim • islam

Unity - Part 4 - Line
This is the fourth in a series about how to create a garden that is a unified work of art.
gardens • design • history • eastern western • unified

Art of the North French Miscellany
The medieval art of the North French Miscellany, one of the British Library's most important Hebrew manuscripts, shows great skill and a fine sense of humour.
benjamin the scribe • medieval manuscripts • north french miscellany • abraham • tabernacle

Word into Art at the British Museum
"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 • word into art • kufic script • venetia porter • isabelle causse

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

Korean Munjado Screen
Letters of early-19th-century Korean Choson Dynasty art screen resemble medieval historiated initials of illuminated manuscripts in their similar symbolic embellishments.
munjado letters • symbol western christian art • munjado korean screen • korean choson dynasty • confucian virtues and symbols

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

ZOO
Review of the film ZOO, Zed and Two Noughts directed by Peter Greenaway
peter greenaway • ewan mcgregor • trainspotting • vivian wu • pillow book

North French Miscellany
The art and calligraphy in this medieval manuscript attracts calligraphers and historians from around the world. A facsimile edition is now available.
north french miscellany • british library • medieval manuscripts • hebrew manuscripts • grotesques

Society for Creative Anachronism
Being a member of the Society For Creative Anachronism is the perfect place for lovers of folklore, and choosing your persona from the pages of the past is exciting!
historical fantasy • historical re-enactments • anachronism

what's it all about?
This first article is an overview of the unique art of illustration and a taste of ideas to be covered in future articles.
illustration • illustrators • art • artists

Christmas Bills?!
Do the phrases "frugal living" and "holiday giving" seem to be at opposite ends of spending spectrum? Simple ways to enjoy your holidays without breaking the bank.

Dark Tort is Delicious
Culinary mystery novels are the specialite du jour, and nobody writes them better than Diane Mott Davidson.
dark tort by diane mott davidson • culinary mysteries • detective fiction • diane mott davidson • dark tort

Bahrain Luxries!
You can see the luxirios life in Barian. How you can see that? OT know the luxries of life you have to read all this.....
barain • beauti • middle east • barain for visitors • middleeast for visitors

King Sejong and the Invention of Hangul
The role of King Sejong the Great in inventing the hangul script is analysed.
korea • yi dynasty • hangul • korean language • democratisation

Art Journaling Without Rules
Create art journal pages that incorporate both text and mixed media art without conforming to ruled pages and text boxes.
mixed media art • art journal prompt • art craft isea • pages with no lines • unruled paper

Byzantium 330-1453: Exhibition Preview
1000 years of Byzantine art will be displayed in a major exhibition devoted to Byzantium. More than 300 items will be shown including many rare manuscript folios.
byzantium • royal academy of arts • what is byzantine art • trapezuntian gospels • vani gospels

Chinese New Year In Melbourne
Chinese New Year is celebrated in Melbourne with a two day festival complete with lion dancing, fireworks, entertainment, activities, street stalls and excellent food.
chinese new year • chinese new year melbourne • year of the pig melbourne • year of the pig • chinese new year chinatown melbourne

History of North French Miscellany
In the magnificent and luxurious North French Miscellany every page is a work of art. This Hebrew manuscript has travelled Europe and has a long and fascinating history.
north french miscellany • british library • british museum • facsimile editions • pentateuch

Petits Fours
Small, sweet, dainty and decoratively iced, these little bites of cake are the ideal dessert for a bridal or baby shower.
petits fours • bridal • baking • fondant • bridal shower

Planet Shanghai Book Review
In his new book, Justin Guariglia explores the city of Shanghai, China bringing readers the most unique perspectives possible.
china • travel • photo essays • books • shanghai

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