A dedicated calligraphy space is key to fostering focus. It should be free of distractions and equipped with essentials like quality paper, ink, and nibs. A clean environment fosters tranquility, ...
When Professor Mohamed Boukhana was just seven years old, he faced a distressing experience that could have derailed his future. Bullied by a teacher who mocked his handwriting, he was told he wrote ...
Cheryl Jacobsen of Iowa City is a calligrapher extraordinaire recognized as a major talent, author and teacher in the niche artistic universe of beautiful handwriting. Over her 30-year-plus career ...
"I aim for an expression that challenges the viewer's mind, inviting them to reflect beyond the surface meanings of the lines ...
This practice laid the foundation for Chinese characters. Later dynasties sought to unify their empires and spread their cultures, leading to a focus on standardized writing and calligraphy. Writing ...
Arabic calligraphy is a traditional art form cherished by Muslims worldwide, and the Jawi script has adopted Arabic ...
A new “Paths of Ink” exhibition celebrating the art of calligraphy will open in the Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s Schaefer International Gallery on Nov. 12, with works by eight Japanese and Korean ...
The performance embraces both traditional Chinese culture, featuring ancient Song poetry, while also innovating the modern techniques of calligraphy writing with combination of Western abstract ...
Calligraphy calms me down when I feel frustrated in my studies ... more foreign friends have become interested in Chinese ...
Paths of Ink is an international invitational exhibition featuring eight artists from Japan and Korea who pursue innovative new movements in calligraphy, amplifying age-old traditions into a ...
The exhibition features 18 writers from all over the country. Each has a different profession, but they all share a love of ...