The Calligraphy Center at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina hosts the conference on 'Towards Better Arabic Calligraphy,' 20-22 July 2004. The conference will discuss four main panels:
- Calligraphy schools: rights and responsibilities
- The role of the Ministry of Education in solving the 'bad hand-writing' problem
- Using the computer to develop better handwriting.
- The role of the family and women's education in solving the proble.
'Towards Better Arabic Calligraphy' will also present a study on establishing a friends association for professional and amateurs in the field of Arabic calligraphy. Participants will include professors from the faculties of Arts and Fine Arts.