Arabic Calligraphy
Foreign Language
Main Campus
Course Description
Arabic calligraphy is the supreme art of the Islamic world. Other Islamic arts, such as architecture, metal work, ceramics, glass, and textiles, draw on calligraphy as their principal source of embellishment. This interactive lecture-workshop traces Arabic calligraphy's development and illustrates the various types of calligraphic styles in use today. Prerequisite: Knowledge of Arabic writing and reading required. May be repeated 3 times for credit.
ARABLANG 10
Units: 3
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Typically Offered
Not Available
Grading Basis
Letter or Credit/No Credit
Class Level
Undergraduate
Instructional Mode
In Person
Gen Ed Requirement(s)
WAYS - Aesthetic and Interpretive Inquiry (AII)
WAYS - Creative Expression (CE)