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Calligraphy is the art of beautiful handwriting, characterized by the skillful and expressive use of lettering, often using a brush or pen. It combines visual art with language, creating aesthetically pleasing text that is both functional and decorative in various cultural contexts.
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Typography is the art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible, readable, and visually appealing when displayed. It involves the thoughtful selection of typefaces, point sizes, line lengths, line-spacing, and letter-spacing to create a cohesive and effective visual communication.
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Manuscript studies is an interdisciplinary field that focuses on the analysis, interpretation, and preservation of handwritten documents, often from the medieval period. It encompasses various aspects such as paleography, codicology, and textual criticism to understand the historical and cultural contexts of these documents.
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Islamic Art encompasses a vast range of artistic expressions that span over 1,400 years, characterized by intricate geometric patterns, calligraphy, and a focus on aniconism. It reflects the diverse cultures and traditions of the Islamic world, from architecture and textiles to ceramics and manuscript illumination, all unified by a common spiritual and aesthetic ethos.
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Arabic script is a writing system used for the Arabic language and several other languages, characterized by its cursive form and right-to-left direction. It consists of 28 letters and is known for its adaptability, having been modified for use in languages such as Persian, Urdu, and Pashto, among others.
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