Reza Mafi (1943-1982), Untitled, Christie’s
"A visual poem in seven movements."
Synopsis
A visual poem in seven movements, Performing Beauty | سماع قلم explores the aesthetic, spiritual, and cultural significance of the Persian calligraphy script known as Nasta‘līq. Blending evocative imagery, poetry, and the voices of artists, scholars, and designers, the film traces Nasta‘līq's historical unfolding and enduring presence in contemporary creative expression. From ink and reed to screen and sculpture, this immersive documentary reveals how a script born of verse became a symbol of identity, beauty, and resilience across centuries and geographies.
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