Mishkat - The Annual Journal
Issue One | December 2025
This full digital edition includes Mishkat Magazine A selection of peer-reviewed research papers presented at Fujairah International Conference on Calligraphy and Ornamentation 2024which combines historical studies, technical analysis, and academic research in the fields of Arabic calligraphy, manuscripts, and Islamic decoration.
The two versions are characterized by Arabic and English That they include Various researchand neither is a translation of the other, making this edition a complete scientific reference offering richer and more diverse content.
Contents of the Arabic version
Stylistics in Arabic Calligraphy: A Critique of the Concept and Establishment of the Term
Nassar Mansour
A critical reading of the concept of stylistics in Arabic calligraphy, and how aesthetic rules and schools were formed throughout history.
The Hidden Aesthetic: A Critical History of Arabic Calligraphy's Aesthetics
Mohamed Hassan
A study exploring the aesthetic values inherent in Arabic calligraphy, offering a historical and critical analysis of its visual elements.
The Virtuous Copy: Aesthetics and Arts of the Arabic Manuscript
Ilham Mohammed Hanash
A study into the aesthetics of the Arabic manuscript, and the elements of mastery that distinguished historical copies and masterpieces of bookmaking.
My experience in translating and authenticating my grandfather's book, calligrapher Mohamed Shawky
Noah Qassem Kahieh's age
A practical experience in the realisation and translation of a heritage text, with a review of the methodology for dealing with historical manuscripts.
The importance of reading for the artist
Noah Qassem Kahieh's age
Consider the impact of reading and knowledge in shaping an artist's vision and developing their creative experience.
The aesthetic of Arabic calligraphy in the architecture of Beit Al-Razzaz in Cairo
Omnya AbdelbarA study illustrating the presence of Arabic calligraphy in Islamic architecture through one of the most prominent architectural examples in Cairo.
Clandestine Pens: Towards a Characterisation of Spanish Aljamiado Writing
Pablo Roza Candás
A study of alchemical manuscripts in Spain, and how Muslims preserved their cultural heritage by writing Spanish in Arabic script.
Curvilinear Roundels: Radial Compositions in Architecture and Manuscripts in Islamic Spain
Sara Choudhrey
Exploring circular geometric motifs in Andalusian architecture and manuscripts, with an analysis of their creation and evolution.
The Rise of the Levha
Nuria Garcia Masip
A study on the origin, development, and role of Ottoman calligraphic panels (Levha) in architecture and religious spaces.
The Artistic Language of the Mosques of the Nile Delta: Case Studies from the City of Rosetta
Mamdouh Sakr
An analysis of the architectural ornamentation and inscriptions in a number of Nile Delta mosques and their artistic and historical value.
Copyists of Manuscripts of Works by Ali Shir Navai (15th–20th Centuries)
Aftandil Erkinov
A journey through five centuries of manuscript copying of the poet Ali Shir Nava'i, and a study of the evolution of copying traditions in Central Asia.
What’s in a Copy? Modes of Copying in the Timbuktu Archive
Susana Molins Lliteras
Exploring the manuscript copying culture of Timbuktu's archives and its role in preserving Islamic knowledge.
Bringing Miniatures from Manuscripts into Contemporary Art: A Case Study on Neo-Miniature and the Works of Shahzia Sikander and Imran Qureshi
Filiz Adıgüzel
A study linking Islamic miniature art and contemporary artistic practices through examples of contemporary artists.
Digital Humanities and the Art of the Book
Yasmin Faghih
A study discussing the role of digital technologies in the study, preservation, and accessibility of manuscripts for researchers and the public.
This product includes
📕 Mishka Magazine – Arabic Edition (PDF)
📘 Mishkat Magazine – English Edition (PDF)
📚 Mishkat Magazine – Full Issue (Arabic and English in a single PDF file)
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Publisher Calligraphy and Decoration School – Fujairah
This release is not limited to published research; most of these studies have also been presented in the form of Scientific lectures During Fujairah International Conference on Calligraphy and Ornamentation
And readers can complete their research experience by watching the accompanying presentations for each research paper via The school channel is on YouTube، Or via Conference Page On the website of the School of Calligraphy and Ornamentation, where full recordings of lectures and academic sessions are available.
And so this release combines Academic writing andIllustrated scientific lectureto give the reader a deeper opportunity to understand the ideas and discussions as they were presented during the conference
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