Ibn Muqla al-Baghdadi

Ibn Muqla al-Baghdadi was a notable medieval Islamic scholar and calligrapher from Baghdad, born around 886 CE. He is best known for developing and refining the rules of Arabic calligraphy, establishing principles for proportion and style that influenced the art's development. His work helped standardize scripts like Naskh and Thuluth, making written Arabic more legible and aesthetically consistent. Ibn Muqla’s contributions had a lasting impact on Islamic art and calligraphy, emphasizing the importance of harmony and discipline in writing, and his techniques continue to influence Islamic calligraphers today.