Throughout the centuries, calligraphy remained a supreme art form, replacing design, painting and sculpture. Writing may express ideas, but to the Arab it must also express the broader dimension of aesthetics.
Beauty alone distinguishes calligraphy from ordinary handwriting. In a broad sense, Arabic writing is merely calligraphy, a tool for recording and communicating but in the Arab world it is an art with remarkable history a form with great masters and revered traditions. This fine writing, which, Alexandrian philosopher Euclid called a “spiritual technique,” has poured forth from the pens of Arabs for the last thirteen centuries. 25 million visits are expected, not 25 million visitors.By Ma’n Abul Husn (Al Shindaga : July/August – 2006)Īrabic calligraphy is characterized by flowing patterns and intricate geometrical designs. The original version of this story misstated projected attendance at Expo 2020. And the 795-room Atlantis, The Royal will open later this year, with restaurants from celebrity chefs Ariana Bundy and José Andrés. Regis Dubai, the Palm-connected from the man-made island it is located on to the city’s sights via its own monorail station-provide a break from the action. New luxury hotels like SLS Dubai, which boasts infinity pools on the top of the 75-story tower, and St. Thrill seekers will love Ain Dubai, the world’s tallest ferris wheel, and the new John Wick roller coaster at the Hollywood-inspired theme park Motiongate Dubai. (Italy’s exhibition, for example, will feature a 3-D-printed replica of Michelangelo’s David, and Singapore will emphasize the country’s commitment to sustainability with lush indoor hanging gardens.) Elsewhere, the otherworldly Museum of the Future, an exhibition space housed within a ringlike steel edifice aglow with Arabic calligraphy, nears completion. Almost 200 pavilions created by countries around the world will showcase their respective cultures and achievements. After a year’s delay because of the pandemic, Expo 2020, a multibillion-dollar six-month fair expected to draw 25 million visits, will make its long-awaited debut in Dubai this October.
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