typography of calligraphy

I have a passion for arabic calligraphy. The script is so dynamic and fluid, the possibilities are infinite. There are different techniques of calligraphy, from the traditional ink and parchment with its own respective styles, to the modern digital, experimenting more with colors, forms, and textures. Calligraphy is highly esteemed because of its link to Quranic tradition, and over the centuries people have been driven to use the highest skill in writing it. I can go on and on about this subject, because I actually do a presentation on it to highlight the origins and characteristics of arabic calligraphy.

Here are some examples I find especially compelling.