Battuta Adventours provides a guided tour through the visual language of the divine. In this hands-on workshop, you will explore the sacred principles of geometry and calligraphy that adorn the world’s most beautiful mosques and palaces. Using traditional tools, you will learn how infinite patterns reflect the unity of the Creator.
Benefits:
Artistic Expression: Offers a creative outlet to express faith through the precision of geometry and the fluidity of script.
Patience and Precision: Cultivates the Sabr (patience) and focus required for the delicate work of calligraphy.
Cultural Appreciation: Enhances your ability to “read” and understand the intricate decorations found in historic Al-Andalus sites.
What You Will Learn:
Foundational techniques of Arabic calligraphy (Khatt) using traditional bamboo pens and ink.
The construction of complex geometric patterns using only a compass and a straightedge.
The symbolism behind the star and interlace patterns (alicatado) common in Andalusi architecture.
