Arabic Writing
Arabic is written from right to left across the page. There are no capital letters in written Arabic. The script is cursive so most of the letters can be joined. Arabic writing is unusual in that the letters can change shape depending on if they come at the beginning, middle or end of the word. There are different styles of caligraphy: Kufi, Thuluth, Nasakh, Farisi or Ta'liq, Al-Diwani and Riq'ah.
As well as seeing Arabic on shop signs and road signs. You can often see Arabic on buildings.
Calligraphy
Islamic calligraphy is very beautiful. Calligraphy is often used when writing verses from the Qur'an. Calligraphy may be used to decorate pottery and architecture through paintings, murals, mosaic and carvings. In some places Islamic calligraphy, became a protective symbol, believed to serve to protect its wearer from harm and misfortune. Calligraphy is also be used on works of art. You can often see geometric and floral patterns in Islamic art.
Islamic calligraphy is very beautiful. Calligraphy is often used when writing verses from the Qur'an. Calligraphy may be used to decorate pottery and architecture through paintings, murals, mosaic and carvings. In some places Islamic calligraphy, became a protective symbol, believed to serve to protect its wearer from harm and misfortune. Calligraphy is also be used on works of art. You can often see geometric and floral patterns in Islamic art.