C2

Script Styles and Calligraphy Awareness

سبک‌های خط و خوشنویسی

About this concept

Understanding different Persian calligraphic styles: نستعلیق nasta'liq (standard Persian), نسخ naskh (Arabic-style, used in print), شکسته shekaste (cursive). Cultural significance of calligraphy in Persian art and architecture.

In Settemila Lingue, this concept generates a practice deck of ~25 cards at level C2.

Examples

نستعلیق: خوشنویسی ایرانیNasta'liq: the standard Persian calligraphic style
شکسته‌نستعلیق (cursive calligraphy)Broken nasta'liq: flowing cursive style
خوشنویسی هنر برتر ایرانی است.Calligraphy is a supreme Iranian art.
بسم‌الله الرحمن الرحیم (naskh style)In the name of God (common in naskh)

Prerequisite

Persian AlphabetA1

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