The fourth Arabic calligraphy Exhibition opens in Aleppo
Thirty artworks representing various forms of Arabic calligraphy are showcased in the fourth exhibition of Arabic calligraphy hosted by “Al-Assad” Gallery of Fine Arts in Aleppo.
The exhibition supervisor and Head of the Arabic Calligraphy Committee at the Directorate of Endowments ( Awqaf ) of Aleppo plastic artist Ahmed Qassem stressed in a statement to SANA the importance of the exhibition, which included artworks by 15 amateurs and professional calligraphers in the city of Aleppo.
On his part , Mustafa Dahhan, Head of the Guidance and Counseling Department at the Endowments Directorate underlined that the exhibition combines the Arabic language and the aesthetics of calligraphy within the framework of preserving Arabic language .
He believes that these exhibitions provide an opportunity for a very large number of students to develop their talents and express their deep- belonging to their cultural heritage.
Plastic artist Mahmoud Al-Sajer, Secretary of the Fine Artists Union Branch in Aleppo, referred to the diversity of artworks in terms of depicting important artistic experiences and techniques which are important for the participants through the rules and foundations of Arabic calligraphy.
Among the participants in the exhibition is the plastic artist Ayman Amin, who holds a PhD in the Arabic calligraphy, confirmed his permanent participation in such activities, indicating his two artworks in the exhibition displayed the old Moroccan calligraphy and the old handwriting style.
The Arabic calligraphy , according to the calligrapher Ali Al-Zahir, is an Islamic art, the interface of the Arabic language and the father of the arts, because it occupies a high position among the kinds of artistic creativity.
Among the young participants was Bilal Basmaji, who expressed his love for the hobby of Arabic calligraphy because it is a high-end art that is threatened by extinction.
Rawaa Ghanam