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The word "calligraphy" itself is derived from the Greek words meaning "beauty" and "writing".Samples of calligraphy date as far back as 200 BC.Being a unique skill, it pays off to learn how to write calligraphy. Different styles of calligraphy originate from diverse culture old English calligraphy alphabet or Arabic calligraphy alphabet. Islamic has evolved alongside the religion of Islam and the Arabic language. it is associated with geometric Islamic art on the walls and ceilings of mosques as well as on the page.The oldest Chinese characters still existent are Jiǎgǔwén characters carved on ox scapula. Surprisingly, Japanese calligraphy has its roots in Chinese. some instruments commonly which are used in calligraphy, and their derivative usage.1) Felt tips pens Fountain pens.2) Steel-point pen.3) A quill Pen.4) Pencil – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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Title: How to write calligraphy | Different Calligraphy styles


1
How To Write Calligraphy?
  • Writer Omar. S Source How to Write

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Information
  • Origins of Calligraphy
  • Different Styles
  • Western Calligraphy
  • Islamic Calligraphy
  • Indian Calligraphy
  • Chinese Calligraphy
  • Japanese Calligraphy
  • Instruments of Calligraphy
  • Instructions on How to Write Calligraphy

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Origins of Calligraphy
  • The world looks like a much better place when you
    stand in environments with beautiful interiors,
    well-articulated themes and especially, serene
    calligraphy. The word "calligraphy" itself is
    derived from the Greek words meaning "beauty" and
    "writing".
  • Samples of calligraphy date as far back as 200
    BC, and this art form continues to be practiced
    in various parts of the world. Being a unique
    skill, it pays off to learn how to write
    calligraphy.

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Different Styles
  • Different styles of calligraphy originate from
    diverse cultures. Whether its old English
    calligraphy alphabet or Arabic calligraphy
    alphabet, its important to have historical
    perspective when learning how to write
    calligraphy.

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Islamic Calligraphy
  • Islamic has evolved alongside the religion of
    Islam and the Arabic language. It is a broad
    spectrum that  comprises all works of calligraphy
    by the Muslim calligraphers from Morocco to
    China, and is associated with geometric Islamic
    art (arabesque) on the walls and ceilings of
    mosques as well as on the page.

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Indian Calligraphy
  • In many parts of ancient India, inscriptions were
    carried out in smoke-treated palm leaves. This
    tradition dates back to over two thousand years.
    Even after the Indian languages were put on paper
    in the 13th century, palm leaves where considered
    a preferred medium of writing owing to its
    longevity.

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Chinese Calligraphy
  • From ancient China, the oldest Chinese
    characters still existent are Jiaguwén characters
    carved on ox scapula and tortoise plastrons,
    because the imperials of the Shang Dynasty carved
    pits on such animals bones and then baked them to
    gain auspice of military affairs, agricultural
    harvest, or even procreating and weather etc.
    Other scripts include the Jinwén (Bronzeware) and
    Dàzhuàn (Large Seal).

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Japanese Calligraphy
  • Surprisingly, Japanese calligraphy has its roots
    in Chinese, dating back to the 28th century BCE
    to a time when pictographs were inscribed on bone
    for religious purposes. When this writing
    developed into an instrument of administration
    for the state, the need for a uniform script was
    felt and hence a prime minister in the Chinese
    dynasty of Qin, Li Si, standardized a script and
    its way of being written.

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Instruments of Calligraphy
  • The following are some instruments commonly used
    in calligraphy, and their derivative usage.
  • Felt tips pens convenient, disposable, they do
    not leak and they do not need to be dipped.
  • Fountain pens refillable, long-lasting if
    properly maintained (see Warnings below)
  • Steel-point pens ink must be fed with a dropper
    or a brush, capable of creating fine detail and
    hard edges, but it is inconvenient to change tips
    frequently.
  • A quill pen leave a duck or turkey feather to
    dry in the sun, cut at an angle with a pen knife.
  • Pencil - use fine grit sand paper on one side of
    a soft pencil (2, HB, B) against a flat surface,
    then turn and flatten the other side to create a
    "chisel" tip, sharpen as need while writing.

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