Invented in China around 300 B.C.E, the bamboo brush was originally intended solely for traditional calligraphy and ink painting styles. When grouped together with the inkstone, inkstick, and xuan ...

In a world of Eventbrite shoutouts, editing programs, and top-notch at-home printers, it would seem the art of the handwritten note has been written off. Not just yet. Calligraphy is alive and well, ...

Once a practical way to transcribe, calligraphy has evolved into a fine art. As the practice we recognize today spread across East Asia, countries like China, Japan, and Korea developed their own ...

Traditional calligraphy in Islamic art inscribed on UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity Turkey's traditional calligraphy, which is also recognizes as Husn-i Hat, was ...

In contemporary Iranian art, Korosh Ghazimorad, 55, is a leading artist known for his unique approach to blending traditional calligraphy with modern artistic expressions. With a degree in wood ...

A central attraction remains the traditional New Year calligraphy request activity, featuring 35 booths staffed by ...