When you mention calligraphy most folks immediately imagine fancy lettering on wedding invitations. But! There is so much more to calligraphy. In its more extreme forms it's breathtaking art. Take that picture up there...it's certainly fancy lettering, but that's like describing a sequoia as a tree.
Some of the most elaborate calligraphic art is produced by Islamic calligraphers.
This beautiful, graceful example depicts a cat.
When we relegate calligraphy to the category of fancy lettering, we miss the boat. If you have a few moments, Google a search for images of calligraphic art. You'll be amazed at the beauty and talent.
anny
5 comments:
There is some beautiful art on those sites Anny. Do you by any chance know Gayle Henion? She was my first Calligraphy teacher and a lovely person.
Jinny, I'm sorry to say I don't. I had my first Calligraphy lesson at AC Moore!
:-)
Love calligraphy as art. Much preferred to limits of fancy lettering.
They chose a cat. Of course, its beautiful:)
Being a new blogger, I would like to tell you that you have given me much knowledge about it. Thanks for everything.
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