Craftsmen mounted the calligraphy in books, often inside gold borders and alongside elaborate illustrations. This folio dates to the 16th century. Freer/Sackler Gallery A Persian calligraphy that ...

Reza Taghipour: Calligraphy serves 2 purposes in Iranian Architecture: First, for decorative beautification and second to transfer a message related to the building style or design. Reza presents 2 ...

TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The art of calligraphy is one of the reputable and famous arts in Iran. The glorious art of calligraphy and its numerous decorations have always been praised by Iranologs. The ...

Iran’s national program to safeguard the traditional art of calligraphy added to UNESCO’s prestigious list of good safeguarding practices on Thursday. It was honored during the UN body’s 16th session ...

This introductory workshop led by calligraphy artists Laleh Rasaee and Farhad Vatandoost will focus on Nastaliq, an 800-year-old Persian script known for its legendary character and eternal beauty.

Before teaching Persian at the University, Michelle Quay, visiting lecturer in language studies, spent several years working on a Persian poetry group at the University of Cambridge alongside Annabel ...

These courses are offered at two levels, beginner and intermediate, taught by Saeed Safari, a distinguished professor of Persian language, Mehr reported on Friday. The Persian language courses for ...