Exhibition explores the art of calligraphy
Calligraphers used dark colours in their eye-catching calligraphy. Photo: Dunya News
(Dunya News) – Calligraphy is a symbolic Islamic heritage art using which calligraphers eloquently write Quranic verses and chapters in artistic expression and style. The tradition still continues as upcoming calligraphers explore various techniques and styles in their work.
Talented young calligraphers exhibited their work during the Abdul Majeed, Parveen Raqam National Calligraphy exhibition which held in Faisalabad on Friday.
Using various types of ‘naqsh’, the artists not only exhibited calligraphic works, but also painted Quranic Aayat in different styles.
Calligraphers used dark colours in their eye-catching calligraphy. Photo: Screengrab
Calligraphers used dark colours in their eye-catching calligraphy. The exhibition attracted many visitors who were left awestruck with the exhibits.
National Language Promotion Department (NLDP) organised the exhibition, the aim of which was to promote calligraphic art and Urdu language. Irfan Siddiqui, advisor to Prime Minister on National History and Literary Heritage, inaugurated the exhibition.
During the inauguration speech, Siddiqui said that such exhibitions and events were a great way to promote and preserve the beautiful art of calligraphy, which is part of Islamic culture.
Speaking to Dunya News, visitors admired the intricate calligraphic art work of young artists and said that such exhibitions should be encouraged and further promoted.
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