Calligraphy
What is Calligraphy ?
Calligraphy is the art of forming beautiful symbols by hand and arranging them well.
It’s a set of skills and techniques for positioning and inscribing words so they show integrity, harmony, some sort of ancestry, rhythm and creative fire.
Calligraphy is a type of art related to writing. It is called the art of fancy lettering. Calligraphy is not just about decorated text, nor is it the use of letters as decorations.
The word calligraphy is usually defined by its two Greek roots: kalli meaning beautiful and graphia referring to writing. Calligraphy is about symbols themselves being beautifully formed. Calligraphy is not just beautiful handwriting.
The first goal of handwriting is to be quickly and easily written and accurately read. Beauty, personality and impact are not as important in handwriting as clarity and speed. Calligraphy aims to produce an ‘art’ reaction. Handwriting aims to be read.
The kids can learn calligraphy and use this beautiful form of writing right from their young age. Various different styles and fonts are taught using a variety of nibs.
Benefits of learning Calligraphy
- Develops good handwriting skill.
- Improves concentration in them.
- Helps them to be more artistic and creative.
- Increases their interest to further learn more styles in future.
- Since this is a unique learning, the kids would surely stand out in their peer group.
- It is fun to write in different attractive styles and gather not just attention but also appreciation.
- It could be started as a hobby and further can even generate remuneration for assignments in certificate writing etc.