SEOUL (THE KOREA HERALD/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) - There was a time when Chinese character calligraphers criticised Hangeul calligraphy for being "too unsophisticated." Luckily, a few calligraphers ignored ...

What can you make in fifteen seconds? You can’t knit a hat or sew a dress. You can’t cook a meal or bake a cake. You can’t 3-D print a thingamabob or build your IKEA hack. But you can write a word.

Calligraphy, which means “beautiful writing” in Ancient Greek, is seeing a surge of interest from younger people who say it offers a meditative and creative escape. Credit... Supported by By Jenny ...

In a captivating display of artistic prowess, 38-year-old artist Nak Nang skilfully designs a painting, meticulously crafting Khmer syllabics by hand with breath-taking beauty. Each stroke of the ...

Calligraphy is derived from the Greek words “Kallos” meaning “beauty” and “Graphein” meaning “to write”. Thousands of years ago, there were no fancy pens or pencils in ancient civilisations like Egypt ...

Craftsmen mounted the calligraphy in books, often inside gold borders and alongside elaborate illustrations. This folio dates to the 16th century. Freer/Sackler Gallery A Persian calligraphy that ...

“I just go with the moment. And that becomes art,” she said. Instead, she sits quietly, feels the earth under her feet, breathes in the air, and lets inspiration come naturally to her. From there she ...

A young boy's impressive calligraphy skills, replicating famous show titles with perfect strokes, have captivated social media. This viral talent highlights the artistry of calligraphy, a skill ...

“The beauty of calligraphy is that it’s a one-time thing,” says Miyazaki Atsushi, who teaches the art in Tokyo. “You’ll never draw the same line again. And each person draws his or her individual ...