Open AccessTendency of Calligraphers regading Quran in Modern Era: Samples of Calligraphers in Punjab, Pakistan
Author(s) -
Muhammad Tariq Mehmood,
Zia al-Haq
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
īqān
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2617-3700
pISSN - 2617-3336
DOI - 10.36755/iqan.v3i01.252
Subject(s) - calligraphy , art , handwriting , islam , ancient history , visual arts , history , archaeology , painting
This study intended to highlight the precious art of calligraphy in modern era. Calligraphy is the art of beautiful handwriting. According to Islam calligraphy is the writings of Holy Quran in different letters and styles. It is an ancient and artistic practice in cultural heritage. This study reviewed the writings of different calligraphers of Punjab province (Pakistan). Among the large number of calligraphers only 18 renowned calligraphers were selected to this study. All of the selected calligraphers are well recognized due to their art and work. These manuscripts are kept and visually displayed not only in different museums of Pakistan but across the world also. This study highlighted their masterpieces according to the letters and styles of writings. This study also provided the information about the start of calligraphy and its evolutionary stages.