Arabic Calligraphy: The Roundels of Aya Sophia
Inspired by the Aya Sophia, recreate the striking calligraphy roundels by the Ottoman luminary Kazasker Mustafa İzzet Efendi (1901-1876). Practice the jali (large) thuluth script and the techniques employed by Kazasker Efendi to write the roundels in pen and ink, an art form rooted in principles passed down through generations.
Through hands-on sessions develop your own smaller calligraphy roundels, featuring the sacred name of Allah or the name of the Prophet Muhammad. The Aya Sophia stands as an icon of global architecture. The historic roundels were meticulously placed during the 19th Century repairs. The mastery embedded in these monumental 7.5- metre roundels has left an indelible mark in the records of calligraphy history. The eight calligraphy roundels bear the names of Allah, the Prophet Muhammad, his grandsons Hasan and Hussein, and the four companions - all adorned with gold leaf against a rich dark background.
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Inspired by the Aya Sophia, recreate the striking calligraphy roundels by the Ottoman luminary Kazasker Mustafa İzzet Efendi (1901-1876). Practice the jali (large) thuluth script and the techniques employed by Kazasker Efendi to write the roundels in pen and ink, an art form rooted in principles passed down through generations.
Through hands-on sessions develop your own smaller calligraphy roundels, featuring the sacred name of Allah or the name of the Prophet Muhammad. The Aya Sophia stands as an icon of global architecture. The historic roundels were meticulously placed during the 19th Century repairs. The mastery embedded in these monumental 7.5- metre roundels has left an indelible mark in the records of calligraphy history. The eight calligraphy roundels bear the names of Allah, the Prophet Muhammad, his grandsons Hasan and Hussein, and the four companions - all adorned with gold leaf against a rich dark background.
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