The Dynamics of Islamic Calligraphy Teaching and Learning in South Sulawesi
Abstract: This is a library
research studying data collected from library as well as interviews which were
then analysed by means of description, arrangement, and interpretation.The
result shows that Islamic calligraphy teaching and learning was introducedat
the same time as the arrival of Islam in South Sulawesi in 1600s by threeIslamic
clerics. Pesantren was the main place for such teaching conducted through traditional
method in which teacher exemplified handwritten Islamic calligraphy on board
then students reproduced the example on paper. The results were then assessed
by the teacher. In several Universities in Makassar, such as at Makassar State
University (UNM) and State Islamic University (UIN) Alauddin Makassar,Khat
(calligraphy) is taught through lecture, demonstration, and assignment. Theteachings
are performed in class using some media, such as video recording, audio recording,
material from the internet, etc. One of calligraphy course institution inSouth
Sulawesi is Lekfiah which was established in 2002. However, this institution experiences
decline since the teachers are not fully engaged in managing theteaching. One
type of Islamic calligraphy painting technique can be explained overfour steps,
1) making basic pattern in form of infinity line, 2) creating background, 3)
adding Islamic calligraphy text, and 4) finishing.
Author: Abd. Aziz Ahmad
Journal Code: jppendidikangg160024
