Arabic Calligraphy is one of the most important Creative Arts that have left their mark on Arabic and Islamic Civilizations. It is different from the Calligraphy of other cultures in that it uniquely transcends its primary mission, which is to convey meaning, towards an aesthetic mission that has become one of its most defining and beautiful features. Thus, the Arabic Art of Calligraphy has become an Independent Art, in which the features of its Arabic Identity shine through, features that have enabled generations prior to express their levels of Intellect, Science, and Civility, until Arabic Calligraphy reached an advanced stage of Creative Sophistication. So much so that it has become a beacon that many artists have drawn inspiration from throughout the ages.
Building on its vision and role in Promoting creative fields, the Ministry of Culture, driven by its vision and commitment to fostering creative fields, the Ministry of Culture is organizing an international calligraphy competition, recognizing the art form as a foundational pillar of Islamic civilization. The Ministry is overseeing all theoretical frameworks and operational requirements for the competition, in alignment with its strategic objectives.
This Award aims to encourage Artists and Creatives in this field in an effort to revive the art of Arabic Calligraphy with its Traditional Rules, while focusing on the Value of “Akhlaq” or “Morals” which is the theme of this Award.
- Enhancing the status of ethics in the fields of culture and arts.
- Caring for the art of authentic classical Arabic calligraphy and preserving it as a human heritage Aesthetically.
- Spreading artistic awareness and developing aesthetic taste at the societal level and deepening it among the recipient And linking the knowledge of generations educationally and creatively.
- Encouraging and attracting the creativity of calligraphers in the world for an artistic renaissance that enhances their individual efforts. And supporting it through active participation at the level of development and exchange of experiences.
- Emphasizing the close connection between Arabic calligraphy and ethics, because Arabic calligraphy is one of the visual arts most expressive of the sophistication and sublimity enjoyed by our cultural treasures in Arab-Islamic civilization.