Seven Islamic Art Spots - 1. Calligraphy

The Islamic Art Spots are seven visual essays, presented in a series of short films (10 Minutes) which can be viewed in any order.  Together they provide access to the art of Muslim societies through their exploration of seven key topics:

1. Calligraphy. Regarded as the highest expression of Islamic art, calligraphy appears in manuscripts, on objects of both sacred and secular use, and in proclamations on the walls of buildings.

Calligraphy

http://bridgingcultures.neh.gov/muslimjourneys/items/show/219

The Art Spots were written and presented by D. Fairchild Ruggles, Professor of Art, Architecture, and Landscape History, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, and produced by Twin Cities Public Television.