In Chinese calligraphy, the white space (空白 kōng bái) is as important as the ink. It reflects the Daoist concept of emptiness ...

Writing also would frequently be described in physiological terms that invoked the "bones," "muscles," and "flesh" of a line. In short, while calligraphy involves the Confucian emphasis on the social, ...

Calligraphy may consist of a Quranic verse, or famous sayings or lessons. "Since my childhood, I always saw my father writing and making paintings. This is what attracted me towards calligraphy.

The Cicadas Chinese Calligraphy Club draws upon ancient tradition to write a new chapter at UCLA. Founded in 2021, the student-run organization provides a space for like-minded Bruins to develop ...

Calligraphers on Social Media Are Offering Signature Makeovers — And Business is Booming A corner of TikTok, Instagram and other social media is dedicated to signature design, and it's keeping ...

Videos of two boys writing advanced calligraphy have gone viral on mainland social media The boys, who are cousins, have parents who practise calligraphy Reading Time: 2 minutes ...

Among the many iPadOS 26 features Apple plans to unveil at WWDC next week, one curious addition stands out: Apple Pencil reed calligraphy, as reported by Bloomberg.But what does that actually mean ...

Chinese calligraphy's origin of the character ma, or horses, dates back to the 5th century BC and is written in zhuanshu (seal script) style. [Photo provided to China Daily] ...

As I start a stint in Brussels this week, filling in for the bureau chief, I’m reflecting on the lessons I learned from practicing calligraphy. In writing about a new subject, in a new city, I ...

“When I write calligraphy, I feel a profound sense of tranquillity. In my opinion, I don’t need to understand the language to appreciate it. It gives me a truly peaceful feeling. ...