In order to restore the cultural heritage, spiritually educate the younger generation, promote the art of calligraphy at the international level, and develop Uzbekistan as one of the world's cultural centers, the International School of Calligraphy and Book Art is being established.
The school, which will be opened under the Center of Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan, will accept students aged 6 to 60 on a competitive basis. It is assumed that each group will have up to 12 students. Students not only engage in calligraphy but also study the history of writing, Uzbek, Arabic, Persian languages and writing, calligraphy, calligraphy (Latin script) in Western countries, calligraphy (Arabic, Latin, Cyrillic script) in Eastern countries, and familiarize themselves with the art of printing.
The school's activities are carried out in cooperation with organizations such as the School of Traditional Art under the Royal Foundation of Great Britain, UNESCO, Islamic Cooperation Organization, IRCICA. This was reported by the press service of the Center for Islamic Civilization.
The art of printing is an ancient and invaluable art that has evolved in a unique direction in the countries of the East, in particular, in the territory of our country. The manuscripts rewritten by our ancestors in this direction, polished with unique handwriting, Islamic patterns, and golden water, amazed special people almost 1000 years ago. Although today books are printed simultaneously in printing houses in thousands and millions of copies, the role of manual labor, especially the art of calligraphy, remains invaluable. It is gratifying that, along with preserving the legacy of our ancestors, opportunities are being created to educate young students in this direction.