What are some facts about calligraphy?
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The word calligraphy comes from the Greek words kallos and graphos, meaning “beautiful” and “writing,” or “drawing.” Today calligraphy refers not only to well-made letter shapes but also to their decorative arrangement. It differs from good handwriting by a conscious...
read more The word calligraphy comes from the Greek words kallos and graphos, meaning “beautiful” and “writing,” or “drawing.” Today calligraphy refers not only to well-made letter shapes but also to their decorative arrangement. It differs from good handwriting by a conscious intent to create and arrange letters attractively. read less
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calligraphy start from a Greek work calli means beauty and graphy means write...so it means a beautiful form of writing something dat too meaningful..
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The English word “Calligraphy” is derived from the Greek words Kallos (which means Beauty) and Graphein (which means To Write)
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