1. Japanese Calligraphy Shodo Japanese calligraphy. Bunchin Metal stick to weight down the paper during writing. Hanshi Special, thin calligraphy paper. Fude Brush. http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2095.html

Arts and Crafts Calligraphy Homepage Travel to Japan Living in Japan Language Food History Arts and Crafts Forum Japan PenFriend Discussion Forum Question Forum Live Chat Classifieds More Photo Gallery Link Directory Marketplace Local Surveys japan-shop.com Contact us Home Arts and Crafts Tradition Language ... Cheap Airfare Calligraphy (shodo: "the way of writing") is the art of writing beautifully. Most children learn calligraphy in elementary school . It is a popular hobby for adults, too. A calligraphy set consists of: Shitajiki : Black, soft mat. It provides a comfortable, soft surface. Bunchin : Metal stick to weight down the paper during writing. Hanshi : Special, thin calligraphy paper. Fude : Brush. There is a larger brush for writing the main characters and a smaller one for writing the artist's name. The small brush, however, can be used for the characters, too. Suzuri : Heavy black container for the ink. Sumi : Solid black material that must be rubbed in water in the suzuri to produce the black ink which is then used for writing. Of course, "instant ink" in bottles is also available. Unlike the strokes of Roman letters, the strokes of

2. Art Of Chinese Calligraphy Fostering an appreciation of Chinese calligraphy.Category Arts Visual Arts calligraphy Chinese......Illustrative examples of the best Chinese calligraphy by the masters spanningthe last 3000 years. calligraphy of the Masters. calligraphy Steles http://www.chinapage.com/callig1.html

Calligraphy of the Masters Master Calligraphers Steles Appreciation of Chinese Calligraphy Calligraphy of poems ... Calligraphy web sites Master Calligraphers [Dong Qichang] [Tung Chi-Chang] [Huai-su] [Huang Tien-jian] [Huang TienChien] [Kang Youwei] [] ... Emperor [Qing Kangxi] [Ching Kangshi] Over the thousands of years, the style of Chinese calligraphy has evolved continually. About 213 B.C., under the famous Chin Shih Huang Ti, who perpetrated the 'burning of the books', the Prime Minister Li Szu drew up an official index of characters and unified the written form for the use of scholars. This is chuan-shu and contained more than 3,000 characters. From that time to the present, there are five major styles of calligraphy: More about the evolution of these styles (in Chinese [BIG5]) (The Japanese calls these tensho, reisho, kaisho, gyosho, and sosho styles.) It is remarkable that after two thousand years, all five styles of writings are still in use today. A few arbitrarily selected works of the master calligraphers are presented herein. Great Masters [Zhang Zhi][] Han Dynasty Eighth Month, Ninth Day

3. Appreciation Of Chinese Calligraphy Introduction to appreciation of Chinese calligraphy, showing various styles of writinga single Chinese word. Appreciation of The Art of Chinese calligraphy. http://www.chinapage.com/calligraphy.html

Appreciation of The Art of Chinese Calligraphy Go to Calligraphy's Home Page Calligraphy is an art dating back to the earliest day of history, and widely practiced throughout China to this day. Although it uses Chinese words as its vehicle of expression, one does not have to know Chinese to appreciate its beauty. Because in essence, Calligraphy is an abstract art. While viewing a Western abstract painting, one does not ask, "What is it?" When viewing Chinese calligraphy, one need not ask, "What is the Chinese word?" In this page, we selected single words from the works of many master calligraphers from the past to illustrate the astounding beauty of the art. Like all art, it is best to simply look at them for enjoyment. Do not be sidetracked with questions of theory, technique, etc. Do not worry about "What is it?" Beside each work, a very short comment is given to describe its "style", based on the classical book of Tu Meng. Tu Meng of the Tang dynasty (618-905) developed 120 expressions to describe different styles of calligraphy and establish criteria for them. The first 15 from his list, with explanations and English interpretations by Chiang Yee: ability, mysterious, careful, carefree, balance

4. Calligraphy Centre | The Written & Hand-Lettered Word | Creative Letterforms Site features the work of John Stevens and Joyce Tetas. Information for ordering and classes.Category Arts Visual Arts calligraphy Services......Welcome to calligraphy Centre. Artists of the written word. We docalligraphy and we teach it. A love of the written word and http://www.calligraphycentre.com/

Cheerio: Spring 2003 Welcome to Calligraphy Centre. Artists of the written word. We do calligraphy and we teach it. A love of the written word and its power to connect viscerally and spiritually is what drives us. This site contains info on classes and the twice yearly, week-long calligraphy retreat known as Cheerio Calligraphy Retreats . The studio of Joyce Teta John Stevens learn calligraphy , visit our resources page. We also have a thorough links page for you to find more info on calligraphy and related bookarts. NEW: Video clips of John Stevens demonstrating brush and pen calligraphy Calligraphy Services Cheerio Learn Calligraphy Joyce Teta ... Video Calligraphy Centre: 560 North Trade St., Winston-Salem, NC 2710 Logos, calligraphy and site design by John Stevens E-mail Links

5. IAAO -- Arabic Calligraphy Detailed, richlyillustrated examination of the historical and cultural significance of Arabic calligraph Category Arts Visual Arts calligraphy Arabic......Thie Web presentation explains in detail the historical and culturalsignificance of Arabic calligraphy. Very rich with information http://www.islamicart.com/main/calligraphy/

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6. Art Of Arabic Calligraphy Mamoun Sakkal discusses the Arabic language, the origins and development of the script, and the Kufic Category Arts Visual Arts calligraphy Arabic......articles about the History of Arabic calligraphy, Arabic Language Script,The Kufic Styles, and The Cursive Styles. Part 1 of 4 articles http://www.sakkal.com/ArtArabicCalligraphy.html

Part 1 of 4 articles The Art of Arabic Calligraphy The Language and The Script Mamoun Sakkal Arabic belongs to the group of Semitic alphabetical scripts in which mainly the consonants are represented in writing, while the markings of vowels (using diacritics) is optional. The earliest-known alphabet to mankind was the North Semitic, which developed around 1700 B.C. in Palestine and Syria. It consisted of 22 consonant letters. The Arabic, Hebrew, and Phoenician alphabets were based on this model. Then, around 1000 B.C., the Phoenician alphabet was itself used as a model by the Greeks, who added letters for vowels. Greek in turn became the model for Etruscan (c. 800 B.C.), whence came the letters of the ancient Roman alphabet, and ultimately all Western alphabets. The North Arabic script, which eventually prevailed and became the Arabic script of the Quran, relates most substantially and directly to the Nabatian script, which was derived from the Aramaic script. Old Aramaic, the language of Jesus and the Apostles, dates from the 2nd millennium B.C., and some dialects of which are still spoken by tiny groups in the Middle East. Arabic script still shares with Aramaic the names of the alphabet letters (Alef, Jeem, Dal, Zai, Sheen, etc.); similar graphic representation for phonetically similar letters (Sad and Dad, Ta and Tha, etc.); connections of letters in the same word and several forms of each letter depending on its location in the word, except for letters that cannot be connected to the letters which come after them (Alef, Dal, Raa, Waw). The Arabic alphabet contains 18 letter shapes, by adding one, two, or three dots to letters with similar phonetic characteristics a total of 28 letters is obtained. These contain three long vowels, while diacritics can be added to indicate short vowels.

7. Calligraphy For Everyone!"Calligraphy, Lessons, Books, Tips, Etc." What is calligraphy? calligraphy is an art form that has been studied for over three thousand years. http://www.studioarts.net/calligraphy

For Everyone! with Jim Bennett B.F.A., M.F.A. Last updated: February 2003 This site has received the following Awards: msg = " - Welcome to my calligraphy web site. Come right in! There is a multitude of things for you to see. Please take a look around. There's a free lesson and a book nook (and you can even order calligraphy books through this site!) Also, there's a Tip o' the Day feature with a new tip for each day of the month. Please check it out! New things are being added to this site all the time; so do come back and visit often!" width = 50 banner(msg,width) Calligraphy means"beautiful writing." Calligraphy can be both a delight to the eye and an inspiration to the spirit. In our technological age, the appreciation for the art of calligraphy has grown incredibly. Calligraphy is a fun hobby, a great business, and a creative art. This web site is dedicated to helping people learn calligraphy. We have been visited: times since September 5, 1997 FastCounter Click to listen to music while you're here. Click here to go to ... Classical Midi Archives. alligraphy is an art that just about anyone can do. All you need is a pen and paper, and you're ready to do calligraphy! Indeed, it requires very few materials - you don't need very much space - and, since you can probably write anyway, you already know the basics! Calligraphy is an art form in which patience and attention to detail are more important than artistic talent. That means you don't have to be an "artist" to be good at calligraphy!

8. Calligraphy Studio Resource Guide The calligraphy Studio Resource Guide is meant to function as a central directory of available Internet resources of interetest to Calligraphers, Book Artists, Studio Artists, and Crafters alike. http://www.calligraphystudio.com/database/

The Calligraphy Studio Resource Guide is meant to function as a central directory of available Internet resources of interetest to Calligraphers, Book Artists, Studio Artists, and Crafters alike. With 416 listed resources , the Calligraphy Studio Resource Guide is constantly adding new listings from and for professional artisans and crafters. Articles Artists Websites Calligraphers Book Arts ... Our Awards The database was last updated on 19-Mar-2003 at 19:53:01 visitors so far.

9. MY HOME PAGE This page introduces ancient and modern Japanese calligraphy. http://www.jsdi.or.jp/~moons/e-index.htm

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10. McDarlins Calligraphy - Baby Names Boys And Girls - Wedding Poems Matted and framed calligraphy prints, poetry, name meanings, and wedding gifts. http://www.mcdarlins.com/

Calligraphy beautifully matted and framed. Boy's and girl's names, poems of friendship and love, weddings, bridesmaids, Grandmothers, Mothers, Grandfathers, Fathers, Sisters, Brothers and pets. Gifts for birthdays or Christmas - any occasion. For custom calligraphy call us at 1-888-474-9040 or reach us by mcdarlins@earthlink.net . Feel free to order one of the items in our wide selection of in-stock items below or contact us for a complete catalogue. Simple Safe Secure ShopCart "The best credit card secure shopping on the Internet!" Links to related sites This Calligraphy Ring site is owned by McDarlins Calligraphy Click for the [ Previous Random Next Site Skip Next ... Index Click here for info about how to join The Calligraphy Ring 2326 Brightwood Road New Philadelphia, OH 44663 Phone: 330-339-8976 FAX: 330-339-9406

11. Calligraphy Is Beautiful! Calligraphy Is Art! - Suite101.com An article with links, at beautiful writing, calligraphy, including that of other cultures. http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/visual_arts/51904

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12. Sakkal_Design_Arabic_Islamic_Graphics Arabic and Islamic art, calligraphy, graphic and web design, geometry, clip art and computer illustrations.Category Regional Middle East Arts and Entertainment......Arabic and Islamic Art, calligraphy, Eid Greeting Cards, GraphicDesign and Web Design, Clip Art, Computer Illustration. WELCOME http://www.sakkal.com/

WELCOME TO SAKKAL DESIGN Arabic and Islamic Art, Arabic Calligraphy, Graphic and Web Design, Clip Art, Computer Illustration We are planing to print Salam/Peace T-shirts. Please let us know if this will be of interest to you. Arabic calligraphy for the cover of The Guardian Review of London, and for the book " A New Kind of Science " by Stephen Wolfram. Also see Ramadan Imsakiyya , Guide to Understanding Islamic Investing , and Searching Jenin books. Logo design for KindHearts and Arabic.com web portal. See our Guest Gallery for Abu Dawud's art show. A new section for Original Arabic Typeface designs by Mamoun Sakkal. Arabic Name Design cut in marble and granite, Name Design using Sakkal Seta typeface, and one in classic Kufi calligraphy. To make "The Art of Arabic Calligraphy" articles more useful, additional links are added to show different examples of calligraphy We have received many requests for simple Arabic Calligraphy name translations . We are now offering this service, and have posted some examples

13. LEARN FLORAL PRESERVATION: How To Preserve Your Bridal Bouquet: Techniques For C Instructional book on how to preserve fresh flowers in a shadowbox display. http://www.flowersandcalligraphy.com

Learn Flower Preservation... How To Preserve Your Bridal Bouquet Techniques for Creating Floral Keepsakes by Margaret D. Huber For The Bride who wants to transform her wedding bouquet into a work of art... For The Mother of the Bride who wants to create a floral keepsake for her daughter, for a fraction of the cost of having it done commercially... For The Friend who wants to give the bride a gift she will treasure for years to come... For The Florist who wants to offer flower preservation services to wedding customers and increase their income... For Those Who Love Flowers and want to start a home-based business for a very small investment... For Anyone Who Loves Flowers and wants to preserve their natural shape and beauty... By following the easy, step-by-step instructions in this 36-page

14. CLAS - Calligraphy & Lettering Arts Society If you are left handed, do not despair. Advice for lefthanders who want to learn calligraphy. http://www.clas.co.uk/lefthanders.html

IF YOU ARE LEFT HANDED DO NOT DESPAIR Some of the best calligraphers and letterers are left handed. Recent psychological research suggests that you may have some compensating talents based on the differing activities of the left and right halves of the brain. The calligraphy above of the name of the Society was done by Gaynor Goffe who is a left hander and an eminent UK calligraphic artist and teacher. The problem arises most acutely with pen calligraphy. Pen calligraphy using an edged pen requires that the angle of the nib must be absolutely right relative to the baseline. For right hander, just holding the pen to the surface delivers the required angle. For left handers the hand approaches from the opposite direction which means the angle is difficult to achieve comfortably. Often left handers develop very strange ways of gripping the pen to compensate for the problem of angle. A more normal and proper relaxed grip is to be encouraged rather than these unusual grips which tend to add tension to the writing action and to restrict the freedom of movement which is absolutely necessary for the production of beautiful curves and flowing letters. If you do want to get to grips with pen made calligraphy, special nibs for left handers are made to help with the problem and the more reputable pen and nib makers provide some part of their ranges to help left handers cope. Ordinary nibs are cut straight across but the ones specially made for left hand use are cropped at an angle to become what is called "left oblique". The best advice is to seek out a competent teacher who is familiar with the problems of left handers and understands the need for special attention, guidance and encouragement which lefties need.

15. Friends Of Calligraphy International society of amateur and professional calligraphers open to anyone who is interested in the lettering arts. Subscription information for two separate newsletters. http://www.catalog.com/gallery/FOC.html

The Friends of Calligraphy is an international society of amateur and professional calligraphers. Our purpose is to promote the study of calligraphy and to encourage individual excellence in its practice. We also hope to foster a wider appreciation and deeper understanding of calligraphy, its history and applications. Our membership is open to anyone who is interested in the lettering arts. Members receive two publications. Bulletin a quarterly newsletter with information about classes, local and international events, book and workshop reviews, calls for entries and resources. Also, Alphabet , a journal of calligraphy published three times yearly which focuses on artists and their work. Members also gain access to fee-based workshops , lectures and other events with highly regarded professional calligraphers. Yearly membership fees are $30 within the USA and $45 international. For information please write: Friends of Calligraphy, P.O. Box 425194, San Francisco, California 94142-5194. [ Return to Vellum Gallery ] sabaka@crl.com

16. Calligraphy Short discussion of styles and status. http://lcweb2.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/r?frd/cstdy:@field(DOCID jp0122)

17. Vellum Gallery Of Calligraphy, Illumination, And Letter Arts Gallery of contemporary calligraphy works for sale. Demonstrations of the techniques in Blackletter alphabet and carving a bamboo pen. This gallery displays Art based on calligraphy and Illumination. We also illustrate the techniques of calligraphy. http://www.catalog.com/gallery/welcome.html

Welcome. This gallery displays Art based on Calligraphy and Illumination . We also illustrate the techniques of Calligraphy. The goal is to promote an appreciation and understanding of the art of lettering. updated 23 Jan. 1999 There are three parts to this site The Gallery Current exhibits of Calligraphy, Illumination, and other contemporary works related to lettering or Book Arts. Demonstrations of Technique Examples of letterforms, techniques, and tools useful to Calligraphers. Links of Interest to Calligraphers Links to sites with resources for Calligraphers. All images are by the artist or by Vellum Gallery. Please tell us your thoughts on our comments page or send mail to Brooks Collins, sabaka@crl.com

18. Calligraphy Chinese calligraphy (Brush calligraphy) is an art unique to Asian cultures. http://www.asiawind.com/art/callig

Asiawind Calligraphy Painting Caigentan ... Forums Epilog Chinese calligraphy Brush calligraphy) is an art unique to Asian cultures. Shu (calligraphy), Hua (painting), Qin (a string musical instrument), and Qi (a strategic boardgame) are the four basic skills and disciplines of the Chinese literati. Regarded as the most abstract and sublime form of art in Chinese culture, "Shu Fa" (calligraphy) is often thought to be most revealing of one's personality. During the imperial era, calligraphy was used as an important criterion for selection of executives to the Imperial court. Unlike other visual art techniques, all calligraphy strokes are permanent and incorrigible, demanding careful planning and confident execution. Such are the skills required for an administrator / executive. While one has to conform to the defined structure of words, the expression can be extremely creative. To exercise humanistic imagination and touch under the faceless laws and regulations is also a virtue well appreciated. By controlling the concentration of ink, the thickness and adsorptivity of the paper, and the flexibility of the brush, the artist is free to produce an infinite variety of styles and forms. In contrast to western calligraphy, diffusing ink blots and dry brush strokes are viewed as a natural impromptu expression rather than a fault. While western calligraphy often pursue font-like uniformity, homogeneity of characters in one size is only a craft. To the artist, calligraphy is a mental exercise that coordinates the mind and the body to choose the best styling in expressing the content of the passage. It is a most relaxing yet highly disciplined exercise indeed for one's physical and spiritual well being. Historically, many calligraphy artists were well-known for their longevity.

19. Personalized Gifts & First Name Meanings - Naming Naturals Specializing in framed first names and meanings written in calligraphy and accented with pressed flowers or natural feather arrangements. http://www.finecrafts.com/nn/home.html

~ Handcrafted First Name Art ~ Looking for special personalized gifts? Try Naming Naturals! We specialize in personalized First Name Art - Name meanings accented with beautiful pressed flowers and herbs from my gardens, hand cut mats, and carefully researched first name meanings expressed in exquisite calligraphy. Naming Naturals are meaningful and beautiful gifts for any of life's occasions. The Naming Naturals Gift Shop! Site Menu Home Gift Shop Order Links ... Wholesale Thank you for Shopping for Handcrafted Personalized Gifts. Questions or comments? Naming Naturals are exclusive of name and design. PO Box 2584 White City OR 97503 Phone: (541) 830-1824

20. Islamic Calligraphy Gallery of images from 'The Splendour of Islamic Calligraph' by Abdelkebir Khatibi and Mohammed Sijelmass Category Arts Visual Arts calligraphy Arabic......Islamic calligraphy. Calligraphic script name of Allah Naskhi ScriptTa'liq script A Bismillah Thuluth Script Kufic Lettering Polychrome http://islamicity.com/Culture/Calligraphy/default.HTM

Islamic Calligraphy Calligraphic script - name of Allah Naskhi Script Ta'liq script A Bismillah ... Rashid Koraishi CREDITS: The Splendour of Islamic Calligraph. By: Abdelkebir Khatibi and Mohammed Sijelmassi. Published by Thames and Hudson.

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