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Ottoman-Turkish Calligraphy Workshop in Istanbul
Ottoman-Turkish calligraphy, also known as Arabic calligraphy, is the art of writing, and by extension, of bookmaking. Calligraphy is an especially revered form of Islamic art since it was the primary means for the preservation of the Qur’an.
Duration 2 hours
Private tour available in English, Spanish, Italian, Russian, French, Japanese
Private tour pricing from 60 EUR per person
Group tour available in English, Spanish, Italian, Russian, French, Japanese
Group tour pricing from 75 EUR per person
Highlights
Learn Ottoman-Turkish calligraphy in a fun hands-on workshop
Description
Ottoman-Turkish calligraphy is associated with geometric Islamic art on the walls and ceilings of mosques, as well as on the page.
Contemporary artists in the Islamic world draw on the heritage of calligraphy by using calligraphic inscriptions or abstractions in their work.
The first to gain popularity was the Kufic script – an angular script made of short vertical strokes, long horizontal strokes and bold, compact circles.
The Diwani script is a cursive style of Arabic calligraphy that was developed during the reign of the early Ottomans (16th–early 17th century). It was invented by Housam Roumi and reached its height of popularity under Süleyman I the Magnificent.
Contemporary artists in the Islamic world draw on the heritage of calligraphy by using calligraphic inscriptions or abstractions in their work.
The first to gain popularity was the Kufic script – an angular script made of short vertical strokes, long horizontal strokes and bold, compact circles.
The Diwani script is a cursive style of Arabic calligraphy that was developed during the reign of the early Ottomans (16th–early 17th century). It was invented by Housam Roumi and reached its height of popularity under Süleyman I the Magnificent.
What’s included & not included
Guidance and assistance in English
Workshop area
All necessary equipment
Meeting point
İshakpaşa Caddesi 6, Cankurtaran, Sultanahmet
Istanbul
İshakpaşa Caddesi 6, Cankurtaran, Sultanahmet+905337385862
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