Invented in China around 300 B.C.E, the bamboo brush was originally intended solely for traditional calligraphy and ink painting styles. When grouped together with the inkstone, inkstick, and xuan ...

In contemporary Iranian art, Korosh Ghazimorad, 55, is a leading artist known for his unique approach to blending traditional calligraphy with modern artistic expressions. With a degree in wood ...

My journey into Korean culture began, like many others, through music and dramas. Over time, however, my curiosity moved beyond entertainment and toward understanding the deeper artistic and ...

The Chinese painting style called Xieyi literally means “writing ideas,” and marries the freehand techniques of calligraphy, line drawing and shading. Artists often use traditional Xuan rice paper ...

The National Museum of Korea has reopened its Calligraphy and Painting Gallery after a hiatus of six months. Calligraphy and painting both use brush, ink and paper. In East Asia, the perception is ...

In a world of Eventbrite shoutouts, editing programs, and top-notch at-home printers, it would seem the art of the handwritten note has been written off. Not just yet. Calligraphy is alive and well, ...