The Material Culture of Islamic Calligraphy
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The Material Culture of Islamic Calligraphy
Start Date 12/09/2026
Start Time 6:00 pm
End Date 12/09/2026
End Time 7:15 pm
Location Harvard Art Museums, 32 Quincy Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
Event Type Education and Workshops

The Material Culture of Islamic Calligraphy

Event Details

In the 2026 Norma Jean Calderwood Lecture, cultural historian Irvin Cemil Schick looks at the tools of Islamic calligraphy, from reed pens and penknives to inks, papers and scissors. Free; registration requested.