Arabic calligraphy

It describes the instruments used for calligraphy and how the proportions of the letters are determined.

It explains the six major scripts used in traditional calligraphy, and the differences between them. There are also some examples of high-quality work in various styles.

Another excellent website is produced by Mamoun Sakkal, a Syrian-born designer and teacher. This takes a historical view of the development of Arabic writing and calligraphy, from the earliest alphabets to the evolution of kufic and cursive styles.

For those who want to try their hand, there are also a couple of lessons for designing in the Kufic style.