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Cardinal Calligraphers

Cardinal Calligraphers. 2012-2013 Janet Strickland, Sponsor. Definition.

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Cardinal Calligraphers

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  1. Cardinal Calligraphers 2012-2013 Janet Strickland, Sponsor

  2. Definition • Calligraphy (from Greek κάλλοςkallos "beauty" + γραφή graphẽ "writing") is a type of visual art related to writing. Is the design and execution of lettering with a broad tip instrument or brush in one stroke (as opposed to built up lettering, in which the letters are drawn.) (Mediavilla 1996: 17). A contemporary definition of calligraphic practice is "the art of giving form to signs in an expressive, harmonious and skillful manner" (Mediavilla 1996: 18).

  3. Calligraphy for Today • Modern calligraphy ranges from functional hand-lettered inscriptions and designs to fine-art pieces where the abstract expression of the handwritten mark may or may not compromise the legibility of the letters (Mediavilla 1996). Classical calligraphy differs from typography and non-classical hand-lettering, though a calligrapher may create all of these; characters are historically disciplined yet fluid and spontaneous, at the moment of writing (Pott 2006 and 2005; Zapf 2007 and 2006).

  4. Examples of Use • Calligraphy continues to flourish in the forms of wedding and event invitations, font design/typography, original hand-lettered logo design, religious art, announcements/graphic design/commissioned calligraphic art, cut stone inscriptions and memorial documents. It is also used for props and moving images for film and television, testimonials, birth and death certificates, maps, and other works involving writing (see for example Letter Arts Review; Propfe 2005; Geddes and Dion 2004). Some of the finest works of modern calligraphy are charters and letters patent issued by monarchs and officers of state in various countries.

  5. An Ottoman ijazah written in Arabic certifying competence in calligraphy, 1206 AH/1791 AD

  6. Different Styles • Western calligraphy • Eastern Asian calligraphy • South Asian Calligraphy • Japanese and Korean Calligraphy • Nepalese calligraphy • Tibetan calligraphy • Islamic calligraphy • Persian calligraphy • Mayan Glyphs/Graffiti

  7. Asemic Writing & Abstract calligraphy

  8. Tips & Warnings • Begin learning calligraphy with a felt calligraphy pen. The classic feather and ink pens are much more difficult to write with and tend to be expensive for beginners.

  9. http://www.studioarts.net/calligraphy/ • http://www.calligraphycentre.com/begin.html • http://www.ehow.com/calligraphy/ • http://www.ehow.com/how_5328476_learn-calligraphy-wedding-invitations.html

  10. How to videos • http://www.ehow.com/video_4411536_calligraphy-capital-letters-through-g.html • http://www.ehow.com/video_4411542_write-calligraphy-numbers.html • http://www.ehow.com/video_4411537_calligraphy-capital-letters-h-through.html • http://www.ehow.com/video_4411535_different-styles-calligraphy.html

  11. Holding the Pen • http://www.ehow.co.uk/video_4944170_use-calligraphy-pen.html • http://www.ehow.co.uk/video_2379561_calligraphy-tools-materials.html • http://www.ehow.co.uk/video_2379565_writing-lower-case-af-calligraphy.html

  12. Project Ideas • Scripture/quotation notes, bookmarks, thank you notes, place/name cards, holiday cards

  13. Many letter styles

  14. A Few Things You Can Create With Calligraphy • Scriptures and inspirational quotations • Poems • Invitations • Greeting Cards • Business Cards • Announcements • Maps • Posters • Certificates • Awards • And many other useful items

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