{"id":6862,"date":"2025-08-08T11:52:56","date_gmt":"2025-08-08T07:52:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/socofujairah.ae\/?p=6862"},"modified":"2025-08-08T22:16:25","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T18:16:25","slug":"the-intensive-manuscript-arts-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/socofujairah.ae\/en\/the-intensive-manuscript-arts-program\/","title":{"rendered":"The Intensive Manuscript Arts Programme\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

Would you like to master the arts of Islamic manuscripts?
The Intensive Manuscript Arts Programme is a unique one-year opportunity that combines theoretical learning with hands-on training under the guidance of expert instructors, enabling you to master every element of this timeless art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what exactly is a\u00a0manuscript<\/strong>?
It is not just an old book, but a complete work of art combining the beauty of Arabic calligraphy, the precision of geometric and floral ornamentation, the colours of nature, and the touches of gilding and bookbinding that preserve the heritage and culture of a nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this programme, you will learn:<\/strong>
Arabic Calligraphy Pen
Geometric and Floral Ornamentation
\ud83c\udf3f Nature Drawing and Colouring
Gilding, Bookmaking, and Bookbinding<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Believing that art is best understood when experienced in its original context, participants will enjoy two fully funded artistic study trips<\/strong>:
\u2708\ufe0f Egypt<\/strong> \u2013 during the first semester, to explore Islamic art in its museums and historic mosques.
\u2708\ufe0f Uzbekistan<\/strong> \u2013 after the first semester, to discover the wonders of architecture and ornamentation in the heart of Central Asia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udca1 Limited seats available<\/strong> \u2013 12 full scholarships<\/strong> Applicants accepted onto the programme will have their course fees covered and can apply for funding towards international study trips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n