Islamic Calligraphy: Methods, Materials & Training with Soraya Syed

In this film Soraya tells us that calligraphy is contingent upon three things: the instruction of the master, the maintenance of practice and the religion of Islam. A good student must have five characteristics to embark on the journey of becoming a master and it may take years to succeed. It is no doubt an incredible and complicated skill and the wonderful description of a mistake as small as the liver of a flea having the ability to destroy the beauty of a composition, is an excellent example of the finesse and discipline it requires, for the service of the eye of the beholder.
The film was commissioned by the Islamic Art SSN as part of their ACE funded activities that aim to support regional museums and their collections. Visit us on: islamicartssn.o...