Calligraphy

The art or skill of producing beautiful or artistic handwriting

The art or skill of producing beautiful or artistic handwriting

Greek: kallos (beauty) + graphe (writing)

Greek: kallos (beauty) + graphe (writing)

Abstract art
Abstract art

Art form in which patience and attention to detail is more important than artistic talent
Art form in which patience and attention to detail is more important than artistic talent

Western Calligraphy

Specific structural standards

Letters and symbols are meant to be fluid and spontaneous
Sometimes, may not be legible but aesthetic value is the key

Latin Bible (1407) Gerard Brils

Apple Quote Gerry Jackson Kerdok

Metal dip nibs

Non-metal tools

Writing ink

Parallel pens

Markers

Surfaces

Filipinos
in

Calligraphy

Jose Rizal El Filibusterismo

Baybayin

Carved in bamboos then wiped with ash to make the letters stand out more

Baybayin Katutubong Pilipino