Calligraphy is at once an art form, a record of history and a declaration of faith. It is the visual soul of the Arabic language and sits at the heart of cultural life. The art of calligraphy dates ...

In today’s digital world, many of us don’t get to hold a pen for days. All our fingers do is tap screens and punch keyboards faster than lightning. While the focus on handwriting seems to have shifted ...

Steered by women and social media, Arabic calligraphy is seeing a resurgence in South India as an art form, beyond religious ...

Chinese calligraphy has been a popular art form for centuries, particularly during the Spring Festival, or Lunar New Year. It is said that writing calligraphy at the beginning of the year brings good ...

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Calligraphy was once China’s highest art form—then the Communist Party tried to erase it. Now, under Xi Jinping, it’s making a comeback. At Sotheby’s in Hong Kong, a rare copy of the Orchid Pavilion ...

Arabic calligraphy witnesses a resurgence in South India. Nahla Nainar speaks to revivalists and students about Arabic and Urdu digital typing skills being promoted for a new generation.

Malaysian contemporary artist Long Thein Shih has turned to traditional Chinese brush painting to capture the spirit of the fiery horse, this year’s zodiac animal. KUALA LUMPUR: What began as ...

KANNUR: Thankaraj V V, a resident of Kozhummal in Kannur district, has created more than 1,000 calligraphy designs in Malayalam, showcasing his passion for the art form. Along with producing a large ...