Calligraphy (from Greek καλλος kallos "beauty" + γραφος graphos "writing") is the art of beautiful writing. A style of calligraphy is described as a hand or alphabet.
Calligraphy ranges from functional inscriptions and hand lettering to fine art pieces where the expression of the handwritten mark may take precedence over the legibility of the letters. Well-crafted calligraphy differs from typography; characters are fluid and spontaneous, improvised at the moment of writing.
Calligraphy continues to display itself in the form of wedding and event invitations, maps, and other works involving writing. Some of today's calligraphy has little to do with the artistic discipline of each character, but instead is simply good penmanship that attracts attention and has a style of its own.
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An Explanation of Japanese Calligraphy - An explanation of the art of Japanese calligraphy (Shodo), including example work by calligraphy artist Eri Kato.
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Art of Japanese Calligraphy by Kenji Yasui - Introducing the artist and his works. Special orders are available.
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Beautiful Kana Calligraphy - This page introduces ancient and modern Japanese calligraphy.
Calligraphy - Short discussion of styles and status.
Eri Takase Artworks - Site features hundreds of works, articles and books on Japanese art and culture as related to calligraphy.
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Ichijisho Calligraphy - An exhibit by Mokkan Kakishita at the Cast Iron Gallery in NYC's Soho district.
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Shodo - Japanese Calligraphy - Short, illustrated introduction: the required tools and the three styles of character formation.
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Shodo's Room - Examples by Mayumi Kitazawa, a student at Shinshu University. Includes some movies.
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