Examining Kufi-Banai line in Iranian universities with a formalistic approach

Letter design in Iran and other countries of the world is one of the important branches in the field of visual communication. In fact, the formation of visual form in the form of message transmission is significant in this field. Today, in the design of letters and image logo design, the correct formability is not observed on the part of the designers, which is rooted in the learning of students in universities or educational centers. The visual recognition of the features of the Kufi script can greatly help in the design of basic letters, but due to the lack of study and knowledge of respected teachers, today this writing style is being taught as an incorrect form in the society. In the upcoming article, the critique and pathology of such an attitude has been examined to help this situation. In this research, an attempt has been made to analyze the Kufi script and its types, especially the structural Kufi script which is the main focus of this research. The results of this research showed that the correct teaching of Kufi calligraphy due to its geometrical proportions in today's world can help the design of letters in the field of graphics, and due to the variety of applications of calligraphy and its formalistic capacity, it can help to maintain the basic principles in the design of works. Graphics help. Every designer should note that knowing the visual features of Persian letters and understanding its capabilities in the art of calligraphy and using it as basic principles is a must for every graphic designer.