the square kufic calligraphy

 

The Square Kufic Caligraphy is a particular style of Kufic script of the 8^th. BC, widely used for tiling and architecture in general. The letters figure in their basic structural forms creating different square compositions. The purity, the austerity and simplicity of this genius script reveal its timeless beauty. It’s geometrical design makes this calligraphy to have an absolutely contemporary look.

Monday's calligrphers

We have spend a lot of Monday's evenings with Mairi, Eleni and Elpida allias Vatomouro, working on different subjects, exploring codices and manuscripts, but also proposing new forms for letters. Here are some of their recent works.