Mishkat Magazine

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The Annual Magazine of the Fujairah Calligraphy and Decoration School

A scientific platform specialising in manuscript arts, Arabic calligraphy, and Islamic decoration.

Concerns Mishkat Magazine Publishing peer-reviewed scientific research that contributes to documenting Islamic artistic heritage, and deepening academic studies in the fields of Arabic calligraphy, manuscript arts, ornamentation, and bookbinding, while providing space for dialogue between researchers, artists, and cultural institutions from around the world.

Each issue of the journal represents a scientific and artistic reference that combines originality with contemporary research, presenting new studies that shed light on the history of Islamic arts, the analysis of their aesthetics, and their continuing influence on artistic and research practice today.

And it includes The first number A selection of peer-reviewed research papers presented at Fujairah International Conference on Calligraphy and Ornamentation 2024with the participation of an elite group of international researchers, academics, and artists, addressing diverse topics including the history of manuscripts, Arabic calligraphy, Islamic ornamentation, architecture, miniatures, and digital humanities.

And to enhance the benefit of this research, there is also available Full recordings of the accompanying academic lectures via the Calligraphy and Ornamentation School's YouTube channel and the conference page, allowing the reader to combine reading the research with watching its scientific presentation.

Explore the first issue, purchase the full digital edition, and join the community of researchers and enthusiasts of manuscript art and Arabic calligraphy around the world.