Calligraphy

​calligraphy

​Calligraphy

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Calligraphy means “beautiful writing” and comes from the German words Kallos (beauty) and Graphein (to write). Calligraphy is an expression of visual art in the form of writing.The definition of modern calligraphy is "the art of giving form to signs in an expressive, symmetrical, and skillful manner." It was originated back in

​ancient China during the Shang dynasty and gradually became more common in the Han dynasty (206 BCE - 220 CE)

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Where did calligraphy originate from?

• India

• Russia

• China

• Uranus

Calligraphy consists of lettering with a pen​, ink brush, or other types of writing instrument.

​The most common type of calligraphy pen is a brush pen or pens with nibs that

​may be flat, round or pointed.

​Calligraphy is mostly used in wedding invitations, birthday or other party invitations too. It is used in typography or inscriptions as well.

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​Tips for Calligraphy - by me

• apply more pressure in downstrokes

• Take your time

• Try to follow and trace with the help of calligraphy worksheets

• Get creative

• Practice cursive writing​

Draw

Try to write your name in cursive (its easier with an ipad)

​Thank You for your time!

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​sincerely, Harmony Heyres