Arabic calligraphy gets modern makeover.Byline: Times MUSCAT Muscat, Maskat, or Masqat (all: mŭs`kăt, mŭs`kət), city (1993 pop. 533,774), capital of Oman, SE Arabia, on the Gulf of Oman. It is flanked by rugged mountains. Eoe1/4" The ancient art of Arabic calligraphy calligraphy (kəlĭg`rəfē) [Gr.,=beautiful writing], skilled penmanship practiced as a fine art. See also inscription; paleography. European Calligraphy In Europe two sorts of handwriting came into being very early. gets a contemporary makeover this month as the work of acclaimed fine artist Saleh Al Shukairi is showcased in this monthEoe1/4aos Raymond Weil Raymond Weil, Geneve, is a Swiss watch manufacturer based in Geneva, Switzerland. It was founded in 1976 by Raymond Weil, who before that time was a watch designer for other manufacturers. He has since retired from the day to day running of the company. Art Exhibition being held at the Crowne Plaza Muscat. From November 17-20, a unique collection of modern Arabic calligraphy with a fresh, contemporary feel will be on display to the general public between 10am and 9pm. Celebrated artist, Al Shukairi has exhibited his calligraphy work all over the world, depicting the beauty of the Arabic language in countries like Korea and the United States as well as closer to home in the UAE and Libya. Mostly self-taught Al Shukairi amazingly uses all 28 Arabian letters in every one of his paintings. He says, Eoe1/4EoIn these paintings nobody can read what I am writing except me. My pieces will hopefully evoke expression and feeling and I hope to demonstrate how we can use Arabian letters to express our emotions without the use of conventional words, as well as showing the value of the Arabic alphabet in a very different way.Eoe1/4A[yen] Inspiration A member of the Omani Society of Fine Arts and a teacher in Arabic Calligraphy at OmanEoe1/4aos various Scientific Colleges of Design & Technical Colleges, Al Shukairi has taken an interest in Arabic lettering from a very young age. Inspired by the formation of the letters and strongly drawn to the shapes and styles of the Arabic alphabet, the artist vowed to learn the rules and art of calligraphy. In the late 1990s Al Shukairi evolved into a non-traditional calligrapher, choosing a more contemporary route Eoe1/4" still maintaining traditional expression while retaining the alphabetsEoe1/4ao essential value. A collaboration between the Crowne Plaza Muscat and the Al Madina Art Gallery, the monthly art programme, which runs until March 2010, has been designed to showcase the works of local artists and beautiful Eoe1/4Y[pounds sterling]home grownEoe1/4ao art. Muscat Press and Publishing House SAOC SAOC Studies in Ancient Oriental Civilization SAOC Sunbeam Alpine Owners Club (UK) SAOC Sector Air Operations Center SAOC South African Orchid Council SAOC Submariners Association Of Canada (Gloucester, ON, Canada) 2009 Provided by Syndigate.info an Albawaba.com company |
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