eL Seed fuses Arabic calligraphy with graffiti to paint colorful, swirling messages of hope and peace on buildings from Tunisia to Paris. The artist and TED Fellow shares the story of his most ambitious project yet: a mural painted...

What does this gorgeous street art say? It's Arabic poetry, inspired by bold graffiti and placed where a message of hope and peace can do the most good. In this quietly passionate talk, artist and TED Fellow eL Seed describes his...

On the edge of the vast Sahara desert, citizens snuck out of the city of Timbuktu and took to the wilderness. They buried chests in the desert sand, hid them in caves, and sealed them in secret rooms. Inside these chests was a treasure...

The Japanese see themselves as unique in the world and love to talk about what makes them so. From their perspective, Western culture is taking over, so showing an interest in their customs and traditions is sure to make a good...

This Tokyo Museum, which houses the Illustrated Handscroll of The Tale of Genji, and Japanese gardens is a hidden gem.

Pupil outcome: I can create letters using different calligraphic strokes and styles. Key learning points: - Calligraphy involves creating letters with artistic flair to make beautiful handwriting. - Learning and practicing foundational...

Explore the rich tradition of Kumano brushes, handcrafted by artisans like Tokuzen for nearly 200 years. Discover the meticulous 12-step process and dedication behind these high-quality tools.<br/>

Calligraphy is an artistic form of writing practiced by people around the world. Understand some of the historical and cultural significances of calligraphy. Explore different styles of calligraphy and the tools used to draw letters and...

If you are interested in learning how to draw each stroke in the Japanese Kanji character, this event is for you! You can choose your favorite word and will be practicing on its Kanji characters. The instructor, Wakana Shingae, a...

The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 prevented all immigration of Chinese laborers. Chinese immigrants were detained at Angel Island in San Francisco Bay at the turn of the 20th century because of the Exclusion Act. This audio story...

Video Atlas of Asia: This clip takes a look at some of China's traditional arts.

More than 3,000 people's work judged on form, brush strokes and composition

J&K administration has gone into an overdrive to hold unique exhibitions of carpets with calligraphic touch. Kashmiri art has its own importance in the National and International market due to its purity and unique design. In...

Modern printing techniques, more profitable methods and a lack of state support have led to many abandoning the traditional craft. But one man has continued with his art.

Woman sitting on ground churning in a pot, woman washing clothes by pounding with a club, young girl sewing with needle and thread, woman making yarn with spinning wheel, man with turban sitting on bench writing ornate arabic calligraphy...

CU Calligraphy on Taj Mahal / Agra, India

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Chinese calligraphy art,Write with water,No ink.

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Chinese calligraphy art,Write with water,No ink.

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