A visitor takes a photo of Jordan-born contemporary artist Nassar Mansour’s 'Huwa II' work (cast bronze, 2017) at the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia. This sculpture composes a stylistic calligraphy of the word ‘huwa’ which means ‘He’. Photo: The Star/Kamarul Ariffin
If you need a “crash course” exhibition on calligraphy, look no further than Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia’s (IAMM) show An Introduction To Islamic Calligraphy.
The exhibition, featuring a total of 103 artefacts and contemporary paintings from the 7th to 21st century, offers a closer look at one of the most important historical and cultural developments of the Islamic world – calligraphy.
Gallery: An Introduction To Islamic Calligraphy exhibition at the IAMM
A visitor takes a photo of Jordan-born contemporary artist Nassar Mansour’s 'Huwa II' work (cast bronze, 2017) at the Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia. This sculpture composes a stylistic calligraphy of the word ‘huwa’ which means ‘He’. Photo: The Star/Kamarul Ariffin
An exhibit featuring calligraphic stationery - pen case (Qalamdan) and scribe’s tools from Qajar Persia circa 1713-14 AD. The pen case has an attached inkwell, and comes with other tools such as reed pens, spatula, pen rest and scissors. Photo: The Star/Azman Ghani
The calligraphy exhibition at Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia features a wide range of artefacts, including manuscripts, ceramics, textiles, metal works and contemporary art. Photo: The Star/Kamarul Ariffin
A turquoise and gold necklace (early 13th century) from Qajar, Persia. The inscriptions are written in Nasta’liq script. Photo: The Star/Kamarul Ariffin
The Canton Familie Rose Dish dates back to 1879 in China. The central medallion bears the name and title of Prince Masoud in Nasta’liq script. Photo: The Star/Azman Ghani
Maryam Ghanbarian's 'Untitled' painting (acrylic on canvas, 2012). Photo: IAMM
Visitors take a closer look at the textile exhibits, including a waistcoat with calligraphic inscription from the Malay Peninsula (circa late 19th century). Photo: IAMM
A mosque lamp from Ottoman Turkey, 19th century. Calligraphic inscriptions are painted in mirror composition within the drop-shaped medallion and around the flaring mouth of this mosque lamp. Photo: IAMM
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