Practice of Design Principles in the Qur’ānic Calligraphy of Binqulander

Authors

  • Aisha Saddiqa Chairperson Graphic Design Department, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore
  • Wardah Naeem Bukhari Lecturer, Graphic Design Department, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53762/alqamar.04.03.e07

Keywords:

Calligraphy, design, layout, aesthetic, philosophy, Islamic script

Abstract

Calligraphic art in Pakistan is one of the major art forms of Fine Arts and Design practices. It is a popular art form, because of its religious importance and secular appeal. Calligraphic art is based upon Quranic Verses written in the beautiful script. It can be called a traditional genre of art and design. This study is an attempt to explore Binqulander’s calligraphic art from aesthetic point of view as well as high scale design compositions with color and text and his work as a reflection of formal art & design learning from Pakistan. The methodology adopted for this study is based upon extrinsic and intrinsic analysis. It will particularly focus on its aesthetics and underling philosophical concepts. Binqulander is one of the most renowned trendsetters of this generation.

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Published

2021-09-30

How to Cite

Aisha Saddiqa, and Wardah Naeem Bukhari. 2021. “Practice of Design Principles in the Qur’ānic Calligraphy of Binqulander”. Al-Qamar 4 (3):109-22. https://doi.org/10.53762/alqamar.04.03.e07.

Issue

Vol. 4 No.3 (July-September 2021)

Section

Articles

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