Why it matters:
The art event can preserve and promote Islamic cultural heritage, foster interfaith dialogue, strengthen community bonds, and provide educational opportunities about Islamic art internationally.
The big picture:
Iran's Cultural Attaché Office in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Bosnian Calligraphers' Association set up the Quranic calligraphy event. The exhibition showcases 30 artworks of Bosnian calligraphy masters and apprentices from Mostar and Sarajevo. The event aims at bridging cultures and promoting peace, understanding, and appreciation of Islamic heritage in a European context.
What they're saying:
Mohammad Hossein Ansari, Iran's Cultural Attaché: "The event highlights the success of the art courses our country's cultural office holds."
Minib Obradovic, calligraphy teacher in Mostar: "Nastaliq script is less well known in Bosnia and Herzegovina and represents Iranian calligraphy more than any other style."
Zoom in:
Nastaliq script, developed in the 14th and 15th centuries, is a key part of Iranian culture and history. Combining features of Arabic and Persian scripts, it became the predominant style of Persian calligraphy. Today, it's widely used in Persian literature, poetry, and Islamic texts, symbolizing Iran's rich cultural and artistic traditions.
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