Persian Calligraphy,
History,   Moalla Calligraphy Style,  Persian Calligraphy Gallery, Moalla Gallery .

Calligraphy always has been an important branch of art among Persian and Middle Eastern cultures. The strong attention to the Quran and Persian poetry brought significant attention to the art of calligraphy and calligraphers. This significance was the root of the expansion of calligraphy, however it was not until its blending with Persian art that it reached it peak.

The of Persian calligraphy was altered with the arrival of the Islamic calligraphy. Since then, calligraphy has been always the center of attention of Persian art in different periods until now. The result of this attention through the years has developed and introduced two newly styles name Nastaliq and Shekastee in the world of Persian calligraphy by Iranian calligraphy artists. Later on, Nastaliq became as the identity mark for the Persian Calligraphic Art. Nastaliq is known as the bride of Islamic calligraphy. The long and active history of calligraphy in Iran, and appearance of different talented calligraphers on the way, established a very strong foundation and background for Persian calligraphy.

Because of this strong foundation, the innovative work in Persian calligraphy became harder and harder, but not impossible. This difficult Art has progressed through time continually becoming richer, always adapting to the culture. This adaptive feature can be seen to this day, as we are witnessing emerging forms of Persian Calligraphy. . These forms of calligraphy, with their Inspiring and soothing attributes, are what we at Raika seek to bring to the space of your life

Moalla Calligraphy Style,

In the last two centuries, there has not been any movement in the development of a new style in the Islamic world of calligraphy or among various peoples who write in Arabic or Persian Script. Today, after a two hundred years, we have received such an endowment with the advent of the Moalla style of Persian Calligraphy, pioneered by Ostaad (Acknowledged Master of Calligraphy) Hamid Ajami, son of Ostâd Hedayatollah a respected poet and a prestigious calligrapher. Ostaad Ajami, an honoree at the Persian Calligraphy Association and a master of the “Nast'aliq” Script, after 22 years dedication to the art of calligraphy has perfected and introduced the calligraphic script of “Moalla”.

Moalla calligraphy is based on the calligrapher’s own subjective and imaginative interpretation of various calligraphic styles which influence the new style indirectly as visual models. Nevertheless, a calligraphic style is considered as such when it follows the traditional calligraphy and previous known principles governing the form, and letter and word format. Moalla style is also based on the same principles of calligraphy and respects the rules governing the traditional calligraphy. This explains why the new style (Moalla) shares clear similarities with other calligraphic styles.

The graphic aspect of Moalla style does not divert it from the traditional course of calligraphy, rather it makes it possible for the other arts to use the new style in better ways. Characteristics such as the ability to use the entire potential of the calligraphic pen in writing (using all sides), leading to clarity and solidity, and the ability of sudden and abrupt transfer of strength to weakness which creates extreme contrast in thickness are some features of Moalla. Within this new style of calligraphy, we have the possibility of creating complicated compositions in asymmetrical forms, changing the proportions and sizes of the letters and ascending lines to fit for various compositions, and the ability of conveying more passion and rapture as compared to other traditional styles, plus an epic spirit and excitement.

The Moalla calligraphy style also allows for a wide possibility of use in Modern architectural spaces and its foundations allow the perfected art to be presented in traditionally cultivated as well as digitally mastered forms. As the sole Representative of Ostaad Ajami, we at Raika have a passion for introducing the Moalla Calligraphy Style to the world of art enthusiasts through museums, art shows and exhibitions so that they too can appreciate the birth of this wonder.