Akit'a

Drawing

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Calvin University Center Art Gallery

The image displays an exquisite piece of Arabic calligraphy, rich in intricate details and surrounded by an ornate, decorative border. The primary text is written in elegant black script on a light background, likely featuring a verse or phrase of significance.

The image displays an exquisite piece of Arabic calligraphy, rich in intricate details and surrounded by an ornate, decorative border. The primary text is written in elegant black script on a light background, likely featuring a verse or phrase of significance.

Name/Title

Akit'a

Entry/Object ID

2001.1.1

Description

Top section is written in the Sulus script style (visual music). Calligraphy exercise/challenge. Translation: “They made a big noise like we did, and they made quite a rumpus, and the enemies too made a rumpus.” Lower section is done in the Nesih script style commonly used for texts. When translated, this section talks about hospitality. “Everyone who drops by for a visit may be embarrassed, so you should be the first to greet them. Everyone who sits down to eat with you may be shy, so you be the first to begin to eat."

Type of Drawing

Ink - Black

Artwork Details

Medium

ink, acrylic, hammered gold on board

Category

Vault, Ethnic, Text, Calligraphy, Design/Pattern/Shape

Made/Created

Artist

Mohamed Zakariya

Date made

1998

Dimensions

Dimension Description

image size

Height

9-1/2 in

Width

14-1/4 in

Dimension Description

frame size

Height

16-3/4 in

Width

21-1/2 in

Exhibition

Venerable Scripts, Center Art Gallery: January 8 - February 10, 2001