11/07/2013

Advantages Of Calligraphy Designs In Writing

By Katrina Wheeler


Calligraphy designs, originally refers to lettering that is done in single strokes, using a calligraphic writing instrument, such as a modem, brush or pen-traditional. Calligraphic lettering refers to typographic art that is formed by drawing the letter forms in outline. However, lettering and calligraphy may be used to mean the same thing, especially where lettering is done in calligraphic style, and is flowing.

Modern designs range from inscriptions to fine-art art pieces where letters may be legible or not. Classical calligraphic arts often differ from non-classical hand lettering and topography, though an experienced and skilled calligrapher may practice both. This practice gives forms to signs in a harmonious, expensive, and skillful manner.

Calligraphic art is mainly used in event and wedding invitations, religious art, original-hand lettered logos, memorial documents, topography and fonts, announcements, graphics, announcements, and cut stone inscriptions. In addition, it is used to move images in film and television and images, birth and death certificates, maps, testimonials, and all forms of work that employ use of artistic writing. Charters issued by monarchs and state officers in various countries apply this art as well.

A round-nibbed pen or a flat-balled pen, and a brush are the principal tool required by any calligrapher. The pens used vary depending on the decorative to be done. Some require steel brushes while others require pens that have more than one nib. Ballpoint and felt-tip pens can also be used despite their works not employing angled lines. Less viscous ink that is mainly watery is used for printing.

Good quality paper, with good consistency of porosity produces cleaner lines, although vellum or parchment is usually used. A light box is required to permit lines pass through the paper while a knife is used to erase the work. Templates and light boxes are used to yield straight lines without detractions on the work that arises from pencil markings. College ruled paper usually act as an excellent guide line.

Western calligraphic designs use Latin scripts. Since the discovery of the Latin alphabet in the second century, it has made tremendous developments including Roman imperial capitals that were made of stone carvings. A new uncial script was later discovered that was used for copying several religious texts, including the Holy Bible.

The shape, size, hair type, and stretch of brush, water density and density of the ink are the main physical parameters that can influence the final result either directly or indirectly. The quantity of ink and water the calligrapher permits the brush to take also determine the final result. Bolder or thinner strokes also depend on the pressure applied on the brush, the direction the brush is given, and the angle of inclination of the brush. Before a calligrapher starts creating a detailed and systematic plan, he must study the text and decide on the lettering styles to be used, the spacing of lines, the weight and texture of the letters, and margins and paragraphs.

Calligraphy designs have influenced most major art styles in several parts of the world. Calligraphic arts create impression that has helped many interested individuals to develop necessary skills and eventually come up with their own styles. Designs where calligraphic styles require lettering also use these two techniques together.




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