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In Your Light: The Essence of Persian Calligraphy
In Your Light presented a contemplative exploration of Persian/Dari calligraphy through the finest verses of Persian/Dari literature. The mural traced the evolution of calligraphic traditions developed over centuries, honoring both the discipline of practice and the expressive power of the written word. Calligraphy has long held a revered place in Islamic art due to the…
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Goldsmith of Herat
1. Introduction In the context of the Cultural Preservation of Traditional Forms of Expression a grant from the Department of State U.S. Mission to Afghanistan, Turquoise Mountain is carrying out an inventory and documentation of four crafts practised in Herat, Afghanistan. Selection and documentation of the crafts are governed by practical and ethical considerations defined…
Hamid Hemat 