Calligraphy is the art of beautiful and decorative handwriting. It involves skillfully writing letters, words, or phrases in a visually appealing manner.
Think of calligraphy as creating fancy fonts by hand, like when you write your name in a cool and artistic way on a birthday card.
Illuminated Manuscripts: These are handwritten books that were decorated with intricate calligraphy and colorful illustrations.
Chinese Brush Painting: This is an art form that combines calligraphy with painting, using brushstrokes to create expressive images.
Typography: This refers to the design and arrangement of typefaces, including different styles and sizes of letters used in printing or graphic design.
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