Calligraphy is extremely versatile and I’m experimenting with its limitless possibilities as an extension of line drawings. OM: Are you in touch with Iranian artists and the art scene in Iran in ...

CHENNAI:I feel more at home here (south India) than in France. I think my soul developed in this culture,” says artist Chantal Jumel, as we meet her on a sunny ...

The Tang Dynasty copy of calligraphy by Wang Xizhi [Photo/IC] Calligraphy is something very special for Chinese. It is not only an important part of traditional Chinese culture but also a way of ...

Calligraphy and faith: Religious texts are often handwritten to signify one's dedication to learning. This is Dagar's interpretation of the sacred sound "Om." ...

Over time, calligraphy gradually took shape as a form of art rather than a mere means of record. The five major styles of script, running, cursive, official, seal and regular, were born from such ...

Calligraphy dates back to before the 1st century A.D., said Dr. Chia-Ling Yang, a Chinese art history professor at the University of Edinburgh. By the 10th century, good brushwork had become known ...