Subject

Calligraphy

北宋   徽宗   竹禽圖   卷|Finches and bamboo — Emperor Huizong

Calligraphy is a subject in art. The gallery holds 25 works in this subject in art, including works by Emperor Huizong, Fūgai Ekun and Gao Fenghan.

Calligraphy (from Ancient Greek καλλιγραφία (kalligraphía) 'beautiful writing') is fine handwriting taken to the level of visual art. It involves the design and execution of lettering or characters using a pen, ink brush, or other writing instruments.

Key artists

Works

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Frequently asked questions

What is Calligraphy?

Calligraphy (from Ancient Greek καλλιγραφία (kalligraphía) 'beautiful writing') is fine handwriting taken to the level of visual art.

How many Calligraphy works does Artifact World Gallery have?

Artifact World Gallery holds 25 public-domain Calligraphy works, all free to view and download.

Who are the key Calligraphy artists?

Key Calligraphy artists in the collection include Emperor Huizong, Fūgai Ekun and Gao Fenghan.

Where can I see Calligraphy works?

Calligraphy works in the collection are held by Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea and Los Angeles County Museum of Art.