Square Kufic calligraphy is an abstract form of Arabic script that uses the structural form of letters to create a composition.

Historically, it was mainly used in the architecture of buildings such as mosques. There are numerous patterns used in square Kufic, including squares, rectangles, circles, stars, and swirls.

Details:

• Workshop lead: Hussein Ammar Ahmed
• Language(s): English and Arabic

Source: Museum of Islamic Art, Qatar

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