UM-Flint Guest Artist: Nihad Dukhan, Ph.D – April 4, 2016
Dr. Nihad Dukhan – UM-Flint Guest Artist
“Blessed Among the Arts: Arabic/Islamic Calligraphy, Its History and Development”
This lecture covers the historical progression of this art and its major artistic leaps starting from the seventh century until modern times. Techniques and styles of this art are described. The lecture also touches on philosophical aspect of this art, and its intimate relationship to Qur’anic writing. You do not need to know Arabic or calligraphy to benefit from this educational session.
- Date: April 4, 2016
- Time: 3pm
- Location: 161 French Hall, UM-Flint
- Contact: [email protected]
Nihad Dukhan is a Palestinian-American artist of Arabic/Islamic calligraphy (www.ndukhan.com). He has two master of calligraphy degrees. Professor Dukhan is active in promoting the art of Arabic/Islamic calligraphy through exhibits, lectures and workshops. Dukhan holds a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering and is currently a professor of mechanical engineering at the University of Detroit Mercy.
This event is presented with the UM-Flint Muslim Students’ Association.
