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Bridging Cultures
Nov. 2-24, 2013

Bridging Cultures presents a collection of work by local artists featuring the traditional art form of Islamic calligraphy. Islamic calligraphy – the artistic practice of handwriting based on the Arabic script – is the most revered form of visual art in the Islamic world. The earliest scripts were originally introduced as a manner of recording the Quran, the central religious text of Islam.

Because Muslims believe that depicting figurative images of God is akin to idolatry, they have channeled their artistic expression towards decorating their religious beliefs through calligraphy. Over the centuries this art has matured as a functional communicative script as well as a method of ornamentation for written manuscripts, architectural structures, and other art forms. Numerous scripts were developed, each with distinctive shapes, characteristics, and purpose.

The artists featured in Bridging Cultures work with different media, yet all incorporate Islamic calligraphy into their artwork and continue this esteemed traditional art form. Their artwork may also be viewed during the month of November at the neighboring Barbara Bush Library.

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Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts
6815 Cypresswood Drive
Spring, TX 77379
Phone: 281.376.6322
Fax: 281.376.2944

Museum Hours

Free admission, always.
$5 suggested donation for adult visitors
10am - 5pm Tuesday - Saturday
CLOSED Sunday & Monday

Closed on Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, 
Christmas, and New Year's Day

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The Cypress Creek Fine Art Association (d.b.a. the Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. All donations are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law. 
Learn about Cypress Creek Fine Art Association Endowment Foundation here!