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...

Watch part 2 hereref='https://youtu.be/AGye84QySY0' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>here Ever wondering how Chinese Calligraphy works? I tell you about it while discussing the intersection between visual arts and linguistics. Special...

Watch part 1 hereref='https://youtu.be/Ydp-Tm0N_e4' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>here Ever wondering how Chinese Calligraphy works? In this episode I talk about traditional Calligraphy materials and the history behind them. Special...

Join Rongde Zhang, Senior Vice President and Head of Sales of the Classical Chinese Paintings department, as he discusses the scripts, exuberant rhythm and brushstrokes of Chinese calligraphy. Learn more about the nine characters that...

John T. Carpenter, Curator, Department of Asian Art, The Metropolitan Museum of Art Calligraphy demonstration by Fumie Yamada John T. Carpenter discusses the use of calligraphy in Japanese painting. Fumie Yamada gives a live...

After the death of his son in 1502, Shen Zhou was heartbroken. Over the next year he would channel that anguish into a collection of poems that would come to define a school in Chinese Calligraphy. In this episode of Expert Voices, join...

A brief and simple tutorial on using the British Library's Manuscript Viewer to learn and practice medieval scripts. I've just completed a webpage, book and video series on the medieval Greek minuscule scripts. This basic information...

The art of Arabic calligraphy Subscribe to the Guardian HEREref='http://bitly.com/UvkFpD' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>HERE Taha Al-Hiti, a professional calligrapher, explains how letters were originally based on the shape of the...

Ben Wang, Senior Lecturer of Language and Humanities, China Institute in America Enter the Forbidden City and explore the lavish retirement residence of one of China's most extravagant monarchs—the Qianlong Emperor (r. 1736--95)—who...

Flip through my sketchbook for week 3 of Inktober!

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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...

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...

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/>

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...

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...

In this video, the teacher demonstrates how to create intricate Arabic patterns using simple shapes and lines. The tutorial covers the step-by-step process of forming leaf shapes, scrolls, petals, and flowers, while also emphasizing the...

Howcast - If you've ever wondered if that tattoo artist lied to you, this guide will help set the record straight.

Discover how two students of the famed Chinese modern master Zhang Daqian fell in love and quietly built an extraordinary collection of Chinese paintings and calligraphy. Although they had distinct styles, Fung Bi-Che and Tang Hung...

As a high-ranking painter and scholar in the Ming Court, Dong Qichang had access to the finest materials and the attention of emperors. In this First Look, discover an iconic example from his seminal body that would usher in a new era of...

Unfurl a classical Chinese scroll and discover the lines and marks that make each scroll unique. From landscapes to calligraphy and poetry, hand scrolls tell stories and are easy to preserve and transport. Wang Yangming’s ‘Poems in...

Micro calligraphy is the art of writing tiny words and designs on small objects, often using a microscope or magnifying glass. One common medium for micro calligraphy is grains of rice, which can be engraved with intricate designs and text.

Get to know Jodi Meadows, author of THE ORPHAN QUEEN, as shares exactly how many ferrets she’s had, reveals her complicated relationship with her horse, and shows us some of her stunning self-taught calligraphy skills… Subscribe to Epic...

Do you know this famous building? It's a hillside palace that overlooks the city of Granada in Spain, built in the 13th and 14th centuries by the Muslim Nasrid dynasty (1238 - 1492). Exquisitely decorated with colored tiles, carved...

Passengers aboard Azamara Journey dress up before attending a festive celebration in Vietnam. From an enchanted garden to authentic Vietnamese calligraphy, these guests are in for a cultural night to remember. From: MIGHTY CRUISE SHIPS:...