Alef Letter
Thuluth Style
Master the art of Arabic calligraphy with interactive stroke-by-stroke learning
Description
The letter Alef is the first letter of the Arabic alphabet and one of the most fundamental letters in Arabic calligraphy. In Thuluth style, Alef is characterized by its elegant vertical stroke with subtle curves.
Key characteristics:
- Vertical orientation with slight rightward lean
- Graceful curves at the top and bottom
- Proportional height of approximately 7-9 nuqta
- Clean, flowing strokes typical of Thuluth style
Full Animation of Alef (Alef)
Stroke 1 Main Vertical Stroke
First Stroke: Main Vertical Line
Draw a straight vertical line that forms the backbone of the Alef. This stroke should be:
- Approximately 8 nuqta in length
- Drawn with steady, controlled pressure
- Slightly angled at 85 degrees (not perfectly vertical)
- Smooth and confident in execution
Reference image for stroke 1 will appear here
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