calligraphy, the art of beautiful handwriting. The term may derive from the Greek words for “beauty” (kallos) and “to write” (graphein).

Most calligraphy is done with pen and ink on paper or parchment, although brushes and chisels are also used for making large letters on various surfaces.

Chinese calligraphy, the stylized artistic writing of Chinese characters, the written form of Chinese that unites the languages spoken in China.

In fact, new words meaning “calligraphy” entered most European languages about the end of the 16th century, and in English the word calligraphy did not appear until 1613.

The word calligraphy comes from the Greek words kallos and graphos, meaning “beautiful” and “writing,” or “drawing.” Today calligraphy refers not only to well-made letter shapes but also to …

Copperplate script, in calligraphy, dominant style among 18th-century writing masters, whose copybooks were splendidly printed from models engraved on copper. The alphabet was …

Calligraphy is the art of beautiful handwriting. Artists who create calligraphy are called calligraphers. They often use a special pen or a brush to make their art.…

Since the 3rd century ce, calligraphy, or writing as a fine art, has been considered supreme among the visual arts in China. Not only does it require immense skill and fine judgment, but it …

Japanese calligraphy, the fine art of writing as it has been practiced in Japan throughout the ages. The art of calligraphy has long been highly esteemed in Japan.

Though modern cursive is often associated with languages that use the Latin alphabet, including English, Spanish, and French, cursive writing existed long before the development of written …