calligraphy

/kə'ligrəfi/

Thân thiện

The artist practices calligraphy with a brush and ink.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The art of beautiful or elegant handwriting: Calligraphy refers specifically to the artistic practice of writing letters and symbols in a visually pleasing and skillful manner, often using special pens or brushes.
   • A piece or style of such writing: It can also refer to a specific example or a particular style of this decorative handwriting.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • She studied Chinese calligraphy for many years. (This describes the art form she learned.)
  • The wedding invitation was written in beautiful calligraphy. (This refers to the specific elegant handwriting on the invitation.)
  • His calligraphy is highly regarded by collectors. (This refers to his artistic handwriting as a product.)

Advanced Usage

• "The calligraphy of...": Used to describe the characteristic handwriting style of a person, period, or culture.
  • The calligraphy of the medieval scribes is remarkably consistent.
• In a figurative sense, it can describe any exceptionally elegant or fluid line, though this is less common.
  • The dancer's movements were a form of physical calligraphy.

Variants and Related Words

• Calligrapher (n): A person who practices the art of calligraphy.
  • The calligrapher was commissioned to create a scroll for the ceremony.
• Calligraphic (adj): Having the quality or appearance of calligraphy; relating to calligraphy.
  • The logo had a calligraphic style with flowing letters.

Synonyms

• Penmanship: The art or skill of writing by hand. (This is a broader, more general term.)
• Handwriting: A person's particular style of writing. (This is the most general term and is not inherently artistic.)
• Script: Handwritten characters; the written form of a language. (Can refer to a system of writing.)

Idioms and Phrases

• While there are no direct idioms using the word "calligraphy," it is often used in phrases that highlight its artistic nature:
  • "The art of calligraphy": Emphasizes its status as a skilled craft or artistic discipline.
  • "Master of calligraphy": Refers to someone who has achieved great skill in the art.

Học thuật

Noun

1. beautiful handwriting

Từ đồng nghĩa

• penmanship
• chirography