In short, while calligraphy involves the Confucian emphasis on the social, this cannot be separated from a more Daoist emphasis on the workings of nature. Although the practice and appreciation of ...

Once a practical way to transcribe, calligraphy has evolved into a fine art. As the practice we recognize today spread across East Asia, countries like China, Japan, and Korea developed their own ...

This is understood as a prohibition of using animal and human forms in texts, textiles and architecture. Islamic calligraphy and illustrated manuscripts have been highly prized for millennia. The ...

In light of the new year, Japantown San Francisco hosted their first calligraphy writing workshop, where participants ...

Calligraphy Festival 2025 opened at Hanoi’s Temple of Literature, welcoming the Lunar New Year with vibrant displays of calligraphy, traditional art, and cultural heritage.