Craftsmen mounted the calligraphy in books, often inside gold borders and alongside elaborate illustrations. This folio dates to the 16th century. Freer/Sackler Gallery A Persian calligraphy that ...

In “We Are From Iran,” a new exhibition at the Dairy Arts Center, Persian poster artists transform typography into a living ...

Reza Taghipour: Calligraphy serves 2 purposes in Iranian Architecture: First, for decorative beautification and second to transfer a message related to the building style or design. Reza presents 2 ...

Written by the celebrated Iranian calligrapher Hamidreza Qelichkhani, “A Handbook of Persian Calligraphy and Related Arts” was rendered by Rebecca Stengel. The book has been edited by Shervin ...

There is something truly magnificent about poetry and literature in any language. One could say poetry is language in its most exalted form, where words’ every conceivable and unfathomable ...

TEHRAN – The Tehran-based Sadi Foundation that promotes Persian language overseas will start its 83rd Persian Language and Literature Refresher Course on Thursday for a select group of 200 Persian ...

Introduction to Persian language and culture. By the end of the semester, students will have an overview of Persian grammar and will able to read and converse in Persian at a basic level. Class ...