In China, calligraphy is used to form characters (汉字) that represent the language. However,characters are more than just a letter of the alphabet. They are like picture. They can represent an idea, an object,or a verbal sound. Calligraphi lines are usually made with brushstrokes that ...
By the eighth century AD,Western calligraphy was well developed,particularly in forms such as Uncial,Insular script,and Carolingian minuscule.The calligraphers made extensive use of the ampersand because the condensation of a word into a single character made their work easier.During this time the ev...
Why draw a straight line when you could randomly loop one? This font is about throwing in a couple of loops while you are drawing the letters. You can test drive the technique with a calligraphy pen to get a more formal result, but this version is pulled off with a simple studio pen ...
He created a standardized set of rounded scriptsproportional to the size of the first letter of thealphabet.C. He promoted calligraphy as an art form and encouraged the use of rounded letters in religious tets.D. He persuaded the court in Baghdad to use rounded styles instead of more angular...
Create the ultimate Thanksgiving centerpiece by using pumpkins to spell out a fall phrase. Use paint and alphabet stencils to add the letters to the pumpkins of your choice. They can be orange, white, or a mix of both. Then various faux fall leaves around the tops of each pumpkin to add...
By the eighth century AD,Western calligraphy was well developed,particularly in forms such as Uncial,Insular script,and Carolingian minuscule.The calligraphers made extensive use of the ampersand because the condensation of a word into a single character made their work easier.During this time the ev...