Calligraphy

Information on calligraphy can be found under this Yellow Pages® heading. Calligraphy is a form of writing that involves fancy or decorative designs in writing. The word “calligraphy” actually stems from Greek words meaning “beautiful writing.” A contemporary definition of calligraphic practice is “the art of giving form to signs in an expressive, harmonious and skilful manner” Calligraphy is often used as a form of decoration and calligraphists require extensive training in this art form. Special equipments like pens, ink and quills are required for calligraphy and it takes painstaking efforts to write a few words in calligraphy.

Calligraphy stems from signs, which are transformed into letters. The writing itself is considered a major form of art in some civilisations. Calligraphy is in fact letters, but written in a decorative manner. The art dates back several thousand years and has been traced back to early civilisations such as the ancient Egyptians. The Chinese language is quite often written in calligraphy as is Arabic. Calligraphy was very popular as an art form in medieval Europe and the Gothic period was the golden period of calligraphy in Europe; especially in England.

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 supersede the legibility of the letters You can find examples of calligraphy on documents such as a wedding certificate, or diploma; as the idea is to showcase the words being displayed. Calligraphy is a specialised art form and takes years to practice and master. Search with Yellow Pages® to find calligraphists all across Australia.