By Howard Pousner
hpousner@ajc.com

Emory University’s Michael C. Carlos Museum will open two exhibits showcasing the artistry of Islamic calligraphy on Saturday,  Aug. 28:

• “Traces of the Calligrapher: Islamic Calligraphy in Practice, c. 1600-1900” details the practice of the calligrapher via examples of the writing as well as through tools used to create it.

• “Writing the Word of God: Calligraphy and the Qur’an” tracks key developments of the Islamic scripts from Spain and North Africa to greater Iran from the 7^th to the 15^th centuries.

The Carlos has planned extensive educational programs, including a family day on Oct. 3, in conjunction with the shows, organized by the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, and the Harvard Art Museum. Information: 404-727-4282, www.carlos.emory.edu.