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Calligraphy
Calligraphy (pronunciation: /kəˈlɪɡrəfi/) is a visual art related to writing. It is the design and execution of lettering with a broad-tipped instrument, brush, or other writing instruments.
Etymology
The term Calligraphy is derived from the Greek words 'kallos' meaning beauty, and 'graphein' meaning to write. Thus, it translates to "beautiful writing".
Related Terms
- Penmanship: The technique or skill in handwriting or the art of writing.
- Typography: The art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible, readable, and appealing when displayed.
- Hand Lettering: The art of drawing letters by hand.
- Illuminated Manuscript: A manuscript in which the text is supplemented with such decoration as initials, borders, and miniature illustrations.
- Script (typefaces): A typeface with characteristics that imitate handwriting.
- Ink: A liquid or paste that contains pigments or dyes and is used to color a surface to produce an image, text, or design.
See Also
- List of calligraphers
- History of writing
- Chinese calligraphy
- Islamic calligraphy
- Western calligraphy
- Japanese calligraphy
- Korean calligraphy
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Calligraphy
- Wikipedia's article - Calligraphy
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