Calligraphy, literally "beautiful writing," has been appreciated as an art form in many different cultures throughout the world, but the stature of calligraphy in Chinese culture is unmatched. In ...

Since the Islamic conquest, Moroccan calligraphers relentlessly pursued their craft, despite scarcity of schools to teach the skill and a lack of raw materials. Thanks to efforts and innovation, ...

While these inscriptions are sometimes visually attractive, they do not constitute a conscious effort in the art of calligraphy, that one encounters in East Asian cultures. According to C Stanly ...