Letterform Frequencies: Reading Arabic by Numbers

Yara Khoury Nammour shares the process and findings of research undertaken during her 2025 residency at HMCT. Yara examined the frequency and variation of letters in Arabic script, uncovering structural patterns across a wide body of texts. Her research offers a rare look into the internal rhythm and recurring forms of Arabic writing. The Typographer-in-Residence program supports the resident proposed project, while exploring the significance of language and typography.