Photo courtesy of the artist Payman Hamed.
Artist-at-Work: Persian Calligraphy
GETTY VILLA
Monday, April 25, 2022, at 11 am
Monday, May 2, 2022, at 11 am
Monday, May 9, 2022, at 11 am
Monday, May 16, 2022, at 11 am
Monday, May 23, 2022, at 11 am
Monday, June 13, 2022, at 11 am
Outer Peristyle
This is a past event
Explore the art of the written word in a live demonstration of Persian calligraphy with an expert artist. Persian calligraphy has adorned architecture, left its visual impression in works of literature across time, and continues to be a revered and flourishing art form today. Meet the artists, ask questions, and have your name written in Persian calligraphy during this free, drop-in program for visitors of any age.
Complements the exhibition Persia: Ancient Iran and the Classical World.
Artists
Payman Hamad: All sessions
Shabnam Fotoohi: April 25, and May 2 and 9
Mojgan Hannani: May 16 and 23, and June 13
This event will not be held on May 30 or June 6.