حدود المفهوم و الاصطلاح بين الكتابة العربية و الخط العربي

Abstract EN

This study aims at explaining the limits of the concept and the term related to Arabic calligraphy as a fine art which has its artistic origins and its esthetical elements and written Arabic text, the materialistic representation of Arabic language.

In Arabic Islamic history, Arabic calligraphy as a fine art has always been interpreted in different ways, when it comes to artistic descriptions.

Specifically regarding the term “Calligraphy Art”, many different interpretations were found.

Subsequently we found so many different terms and concepts describing this subject.

This study came to the conclusion that in spite of the fact that the term “Calligraphy Art” was used quite recently, this term proved to be the most appropriate modern term for the Art of Arabic Calligraphy.

This is reflected through the intellectual concept of calligraphy art work based on designs fundamentals.

The intellectual development as well as the development of art criticism made it possible to differentiate between the concept and the term related to Arabic written text and Arabic calligraphy.

Hence, the term “Calligraphy Art” as a concept refers to the calligraphy art work with its esthetical elements and values which were inherited and developed throughout history.

On the other hand, the term “Arabic Writing” remained restricted to the materialistic appearance of the written Arabic language in accordance with its grammatical rules.