All About the Unique Art of Writing: Calligraphy

Last Edited by: Kellie Miller

Calligraphy is considered to be one of the oldest forms of writing in the world. It is thought that the first of the Persian writing started as early as 500 or 600 BC. This was used on the inscriptions on the monuments of the kings. Among the many calligraphers who were famous where Kalhor and Mir-Emad. Calligraphy is used today as an art form and has become a hobby for individuals all over the world. Look to the following resources for more information on learning about this unique art of writing.

Calligraphy Introduction

• Calligraphic Arts: This site contains information and links regarding what calligraphy is.
• Calligraphy: This page provides calligraphy information and definitions.

The History of Calligraphy

• Applied History of Calligraphy: A site containing historical information regarding Arabic calligraphy.
• Met Museum History of Calligraphy: The history of calligraphy as an art form.

Learning Calligraphy

• Getting Started in Chinese Calligraphy: This provides the basics of staring with calligraphy.
• Calligraphy Skills: A site offering information on how to learn calligraphy and the various styles. 
• About Calligraphy: Contains basic information about the various options regarding styles and types of calligraphy
• Introduction by Patricia Lovett: A site with information regarding the basics and starting points for those interested in calligraphy.
• Calligraphy Lettering and Typeface Design: This page provides information on calligraphy, lettering, and typeface design.
• Calligraphy Variety: This is a website containing information and resources on the different styles of calligraphy with emphasis on Chinese
• Calligraphy Tutorial: A website offering information on both the history and the various styles of calligraphy. This also offers links and resources to learn more information.
• Calligraphy Options: This site has demonstrations of the various styles of calligraphy. It also has several other resources for reference.
• Learn Calligraphy: A site providing information on learning calligraphy.
• Calligraphy Tutorial: A self help tutorial on the art of calligraphy with video demonstrations.

Calligraphy Resources

• The Topic: Calligraphy: This page offers a long list of resources on calligraphy for students and teachers.
• Links to Everything Calligraphy: A comprehensive list of links for all things calligraphy.
• Society of Scribes: A site with links to a variety of information on Calligraphy from seminars to courses.
• Calligraphy Books: Site provides information on a variety of calligraphy books.
• Calligraphy: A site containing a large directory of links for all things related to calligraphy from calligraphers to information.