The writing style of Arabic calligraphy, which you may recognise from logos of Arab brands such as Al Jazeera, is a centuries-old art form with a storied history.

From traditional scripts to modern styles, this art form offers a creative outlet and a chance to connect with history – here are tips from Hong Kong artists Samantha Cheung, Kalo Chu and Kaye Shu.

Calligraphy, which means “beautiful writing” in Ancient Greek, is seeing a surge of interest from younger people who say it offers a meditative and creative escape.

COPENHAGEN, June 21 (Xinhua) -- The China Cultural Center in Copenhagen (CCCC) on Saturday held the opening ceremony of the "Lanting Culture Salon - Chinese Calligraphy Exhibition," aimed at promoting ...

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. De Laurentis' monograph published in English in 2021 ...

The artistry is still highly valued today, for it is more than just writing, it is a living heritage. Where there is Chinese language, there is Chinese calligraphy, and where there is calligraphy ...

Paradoxically, as calligraphy rose in prestige, it became increasingly institutionalized. When medieval China expanded its bureaucratic and examination systems, scholars who had political ambitions ...