Calligraphy In Islamic Art

Calligraphy is a beautiful art form. It was interesting to learn about the significance of calligraphy in Islamic Art. On the surface calligraphy text appears to be decorative and fairly simple to duplicate. I was surprised to learn that becoming a calligrapher could take years of practice. The fact that calligraphers were trained by masters and visually studied the art form proves that it requires skill and talent. Although calligraphy is heavy embraced in Islamic Art; it may be difficult to read for those with an untrained eye. Even though most calligraphic works art were legible; not all Muslims were able to interpret them. I found this interesting as it indicates the complexity of the art from. Calligraphy may be difficult to master from