Calligraphy Basics

Calligraphy書法
vs
Typography (字體排印學)
 Calligraphy is a visual art related to writing. It is the design
and execution of lettering with a broad tip instrument, brush,
or other writing instruments.
 Typography is the art and technique of arranging type to
make written language legible, readable, and appealing when
displayed.
The Definition and Characteristics of
Typography
 For typography, all letters used in a specific font are the same.
There are no differences between the same letter in one word,
meaning that the fonts use preset rules.Today typography is
computer-generated on preset fonts or typefaces
 The Definition and Characteristics of
Calligraphy
 Calligraphy represents a method to express a word, a phrase
beautifully or a piece of text. It involves manual handwriting.
 To write with different lines that eventually combine into a
fluent composition. A dip pen is used to develop various-sized
lines in one single stroke.
 Old book, certification and
documents were presented in
the form of
Calligraphy
Hand
lettering
and
Calligraphy
Let’s practice with Various Lines with the
Calligraphy pen
Today’s
Notes
Understand Pen Nib and Pen Angle
Let’s practice with the basic stroke
with the Calligraphy pen
In-class and After-lesson assignment

 Complete the Capital Letters A-Z with

Unicals on the given 3 mm Graph Paper
Session 2
 Find a quote for Human Value
 Find a quote based on Values and
attitudes: "Perseverance", "Respect
for Others", "Responsibility",
"National Identity", "Commitment",
"Integrity" , "Care for Others",
"Law-abidingness" , "Empathy" and
"Diligence"
The End