Hamid Aytaç

Hamid Aytaç (pronounced Aytach) (b. 1891, Diyarbakır - d. 18 May 1982) was an Islamic calligrapher born during Ottoman times.[1]

His real name is Sheikh Musa Azmi, which is why his works may be found to be signed as Azmi. He is known by the pseudonym Hamid. He is also known as Hamid Al Amidi in international circles.

Hamid learned the jali-thuluth (Turkish: celi-sülüs) style from Mehmed Nazif (1846–1913), the naskh and thuluth styles from Kamil Akdiç (1862–1941) and the ta'liq style from Mehmed Hulusi (1869–1940).[1]

His works are on display in many countries including Egypt and Iraq. His works are also on display in many newly built mosques of Istanbul.[1] Some of his popular students include Hasan Çelebi and Fuat Bașar.

He was buried in the Karacaahmet Cemetery of Üsküdar district, Istanbul.

References

  1. 1 2 3 Hamid Aytac (Azmi, Musa; al-Amidi, Hamid) (1891-1982)

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