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<h1><b><font size=5 face="Book Antiqua"><span style='font-size:16.0pt;
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w:st="on">National</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Museum</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>
of Language<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></h1>
<p class=MsoBodyText2 style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><i><font
size=2 color=gray face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> Presents:<o:p></o:p></span></font></i></p>
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size=5 color="#660033" face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:20.0pt;
font-family:"Trebuchet MS";color:#660033;font-weight:bold'>“</span></font></b><b><font
size=5 color="#660066" face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:20.0pt;
font-family:"Trebuchet MS";color:#660066;font-weight:bold'>Arabic Calligraphy”<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=CM3 style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><font size=4
color="#660066" face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:
"Trebuchet MS";color:#660066;font-weight:bold'> by Dr.
Khaled Mohamed </span></font></b><font size=4 color="#660066"
face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS";
color:#660066'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma'> A fascinating look at the role of calligraphy in
Arabic culture. This presentation will include a<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma'> demonstration of the art form, and there will be
several pieces on display.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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font-family:Tahoma'> </span></font><b><font size=2><span
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:bold'> </span></font>Saturday, August
23, in the main exhibit room<br>
2:00 – 3:00 <st1:PersonName w:st="on">pm</st1:PersonName><o:p></o:p></b></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'> Open to the public.
Admission is free. <o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'> Reservations are needed
because of limited seating. <o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
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12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'> </span></font><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>This presentation will examine the
history of Islamic calligraphy, equally known as Arabic <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma'> calligraphy, the art of writing, and, by
extension, of bookmaking. Calligraphy is especially revered<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma'> among Islamic arts since it was the primary
means for the preservation of the Qur'an. Throughout<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma'> Islamic history, the work of calligraphers was
collected and appreciated. Consideration of <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma'> figurative art as idolatrous led to calligraphy
and abstract figures becoming the main methods of <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma'> artistic expression in Islamic cultures.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma'> Calligraphy has arguably become the most
venerated form of Islamic art because it provides a link<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma'> between the languages of the Muslims with the religion
of Islam. The holy book of Islam, the <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma'> Qur'an, has played an important role in the
develo<st1:PersonName w:st="on">pm</st1:PersonName>ent and evolution of the
Arabic language, <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma'> and by extension, calligraphy in the Arabic alphabet.
Proverbs and complete passages from the<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma'> Qur'an are still active sources for Islamic
calligraphy. The Arabic alphabet consists of 28 letters<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma'> and 18 different forms of writing.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma'> This presentation will be given by Dr. Khaled
Mohamed who is a graduate of <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Alazhar</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceType w:st="on">University</st1:PlaceType></st1:place><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma'> in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Cairo</st1:City></st1:place>.
He is an expert in Arabic language and Islamic studies and has taught for DLI,
the<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma'> Defense language Institute, in <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Monterey</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">California</st1:State></st1:place>
as well as other schools. He is author of the<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma'> book <i><span style='font-style:italic'>Arabic
Idioms </span></i>and has been practicing calligraphy for over 15 years.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoBodyText style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><font
size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> For future
related </span>events, please visit our Web site at: <o:p></o:p></font></p>
<p class=MsoBodyText style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><font
size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> http://www.languagemuseum.org/calendar.htm<span
class=MsoHyperlink><u><font color=blue><o:p></o:p></font></u></span></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoBodyText2 style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><i><font
size=2 color=black face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:windowtext;
font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></i></b></p>
<p class=MsoBodyText2 style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><i><font
size=2 color=black face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:windowtext;
font-weight:bold'> For reservations, please call (301)-864-7071 or
e-mail </span>events@languagemuseum.org</font></i></b><font color=black><span
style='color:windowtext'> <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>by <o:p></o:p></span></b></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoBodyText2 style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><i><font
size=2 color=black face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:windowtext;
font-weight:bold'> August 21</span></font></i></b><font color=black><span
style='color:windowtext'>.<b><span style='font-weight:bold'> Please include
your name and phone number.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoBodyText2 style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><i><font
size=2 color=black face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:windowtext;
font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></i></b></p>
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size=2 color=black face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:windowtext'>
Light refreshments will be served. Ample free parking available. Directions
can be found at <o:p></o:p></span></font></i></p>
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http://languagemuseum.org/directions.html<o:p></o:p></span></font></i></p>
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text-align:center'><b><font size=5 color=black face="Book Antiqua"><span
style='font-size:20.0pt;color:windowtext'> <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">National</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType
w:st="on">Museum</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> of Language<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
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color=black face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:11.0pt;color:windowtext'>
<st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">7100 Baltimore Avenue</st1:address></st1:Street>
– <st1:address w:st="on"><st1:Street w:st="on">Suite</st1:Street> 202</st1:address><br>
<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City
w:st="on">College Park</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">Maryland</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode
w:st="on">20740</st1:PostalCode></st1:place><o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=Address2 align=center style='text-align:center'><b><font size=2
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Phone (301) 864-7071<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Gary K. McCone</span></font><font
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