Arabic calligraphy is a major Islamic art form and the practice has both religious and aesthetic importance in the Arab world. The transformative nature of the Arabic alphabet (الأبجدية ) originates in the ability to stretch and compress Arabic letters (الأحرف) while retaining meaning. This has resulted in infinite possibilities for depicting a single letter or word. Arabic calligraphy has a long history dating back to the time of the Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) and the art form is constantly changing and evolving. Contemporary master calligraphers and their students are creating new depictions of lettered lines that have been traditionally written by masters and students for over a millennium.
