Medina Activity Center: Haji Noor Deen Calligraphy Workshop

ABOUT 

Embark on a captivating journey into Arabic Calligraphy in the Chinese style program scheduled from January 25-26, 2025. Led by the esteemed calligrapher Haji Noor Deen, this four-day event provides a unique exploration into the fusion of Arabic and Chinese artistic traditions.

Fused with the elegance of Chinese aesthetics, Haji Noor Deen will unravel the technical aspects of merging these two distinct styles, creating a harmonious blend of cultural and artistic expression.

REGISTRATION DETAILS:

Registration for the Arabic Calligraphy in Chinese Style Program covers program fees, ensuring an immersive experience in exploring the unique intersection of Arabic and Chinese calligraphic traditions. Under the guidance of Haji Noor Deen, participants will witness the convergence of two distinct cultures, resulting in a vibrant and expressive form of artistic communication.

Materials will be available for use and purchase

GENERAL INFO

Subject: Arabic Calligraphy
Course Format: In person
Dates: January 25-26, 2025
Time:
Thuluth: 4:30-6:30
Arabic Calligraphy in the Chinese Style: 7:00-9:00
Instructor: Haji Noor Deen
Location: 1905 Haggerty Rd. Canton MI-48188
Price: $40

Cultural Fusion through Calligraphy: Delve into the harmonious synthesis of Arabic and Chinese artistic traditions, exploring the unique elements that define the Chinese-style approach to Arabic Calligraphy.

Philosophical Dimensions: Understand the philosophical underpinnings of this cross-cultural artistic expression, recognizing the shared values that transcend geographical and cultural boundaries.

Appreciate the fusion of two rich artistic heritages, examining historical and contemporary texts that showcase the evolution of Arabic Calligraphy within the Chinese context. Gain insights into the intentions behind this cultural convergence and its broader impact on the calligraphic landscape.

ABOUT OUR INSTRUCTOR

Haji Noor Deen

Haji Noor Deen is a renowned master of Arabic calligraphy. He was born in Yucheng, in the Shandong Province of China, in 1963. In 1997, he became the first individual from China to be awarded the Certificate of Arabic Calligrapher in Egypt after studying the calligraphic arts there for over ten years.

In 2017, after a period of study in Istanbul with Ottoman calligraphic master Hasan Celebi, Haji Noor Deen was honored with an Ijazah in the Ottoman Arabic Thuluth and Nasikh scripts, again becoming the first-ever Chinese person to do so.

His work focuses on writing Arabic using a combination of traditional Chinese calligraphic tools and techniques to fuse the Chinese and Arabic visual arts uniquely. Haji Noor Deen is also responsible for the formal codification of the ancient Arabic writing system in the Chinese tradition.