calligraphic

Meanings

• noun

  The art of producing beautiful and decorative handwriting or lettering, especially with a pen or brush.

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Variants

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calligraphic , calligraphically , calligraphies , calligraphy

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Etymology

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From Greek calligraphia, beautiful writing.

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Trivia

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1. Calligraphy was once considered a form of high art and was used to create official documents and decrees.

2. The oldest known surviving piece of calligraphy is the 'Rosetta Stone', which dates back to 196 BC.

3. The Chinese character for 'calligraphy' is composed of two characters: 'shu' meaning 'writing' and 'ji' meaning 'beauty'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Illuminated manuscript: A manuscript decorated with intricate designs, illustrations, and calligraphy, often used for religious texts.

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Culture

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Calligraphy has been practiced since ancient civilizations, including China, India, Persia, and Egypt. It has been used in various forms of art, literature, and religious texts. In the Middle Ages, calligraphy was a highly respected art form and was used to create illuminated manuscripts.

How to Memorize "calligraphic"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the fluid strokes of a calligrapher's brush or pen as they create beautiful letters.
   - Visualize the intricate designs and patterns often found in calligraphy.

2. associate
   

   - Associate calligraphy with beauty, art, and creativity.
   - Associate calligraphy with ancient civilizations and religious texts.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym CALLIGRAPHY to remember the definition: Creative Art of Letter-making, Illuminated By Graceful, Refined, Artistic, Persistent, Yielding strokes.

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