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Introduction to Arabic, Ottoman & Persian Calligraphy

by Elisabeth Kvernen

This video introduces the viewer to Arabic script calligraphy in the Arab, Ottoman and Persian traditions. It discusses the unique features of the Arabic alphabet, and gives an overview of the process of learning calligraphy. The video is featured on the website CalligraphyQalam.com.

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Interview with Elinor Aishah Holland

by Elisabeth Kvernen

This video is an interview with New York-based calligrapher Elinor Aishah Holland. Ms. Holland is a teacher of calligraphy in the Latin and Arabic scripts. The video is featured on CalligraphyQalam.com (http://calligraphyqalam.com/people/index.html).

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Tools used for Arabic script calligraphy

by Elisabeth Kvernen

In this video, New York-based calligrapher Elinor Aishah Holland gives an overview of the tools and materials needed to write Arabic script calligraphy. The video is featured on the website CalligraphyQalam.com (http://calligraphyqalam.com/process/tools.html).

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Interview with Christopher Gow

by Elisabeth Kvernen

In this video, calligraphy student Christopher Gow discusses how he started studying Arabic script calligraphy, and what he likes about this art form. The video is featured on the website CalligraphyQalam.com (http://calligraphyqalam.com/people/becoming-a-calligrapher.html#Christopher).