The aim of this course is to introduce Hüsn-i Hat (Islamic calligraphy) as a significant branch of Islamic art by examining its historical, aesthetic, and cultural aspects. It aims to enable students to comprehend the evolution of writing from its origins, the development of Arabic script within Islamic civilization, and the distinguishing characteristics of primary calligraphic styles. The course also seeks to analyze the relationship between calligraphy and Islamic sciences, its aesthetic principles, and the contributions of major calligraphers.

This theoretical course explores the origins of writing, the transformation of Arabic script within Islamic civilization, and the fundamental concepts of Husn-i Hat (Islamic calligraphy). The course provides an in-depth analysis of major calligraphic styles (such as Kufi, Thuluth, Naskh, and Ruq?ah), traditional materials and tools, and the meşk (apprenticeship) tradition. It also examines the contributions of prominent calligraphers from the classical period through the Republican era. Furthermore, the course discusses the role of Husn-i Hat in Islamic aesthetics and its reflections and reinterpretations in contemporary art and culture.