Wikipedia has some great articles on the similarities and differences in different types of calligraphy. The main article on calligraphy is here: [link]

For specifically East Asian calligraphy:
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I think an important thing to note is that Chinese/Japanese/Korean calligraphy are usually written in Chinese characters, but the meanings of each character will be particular to the respective language it is done in.

For specifically Islamic calligraphy:
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[link] (here are many examples to browse through)

I'm not familiar with Islamic calligraphy myself (save for a lecture one of my world history teachers gave back in junior high), but I feel that this article definitely had a lot of solid information and was helpful in briefing over the many details of Islamic calligraphy.



The members list is updated recently --- we have 96 as of today! It's good to see the club continue to steadily grow!

Also, which ever holiday each of you celebrate, have a great one!


Updated on 12/24/06 by ~le-coeur-brise
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Links and Activities:

[link]

Chang, Leon Long-yien and Peter Miller: Four Thousand Years of Chinese Calligraphy -The book introduce thoroughly about Chinese calligraphy in english, written with the original concepts of Chinese calligraphy, and edited by Peter Miller. A good book to look for if you want to know more about calligraphy. ^_^

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A good discussion started by chibizaki. For those of you who wants to discuss the concept and theory on calligraphy, or learn about it, it's a good place to go.


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Club policies:

+ Watch the club. (and I will put you on the members list)
+ You can submit deviantion with notes
+ Make sure you include (1) the original link, (2) the title to the work, and (3) whether it is traditionally or digitally done.
+ We will use favorite system moderately, favoring DA calligraphy artists whose art is well thought out.

+ Please DO NOT fav the work here. You may comment, but please fav the original deviations.


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Tutorials:
The major styles in Chinese calligraphy

Starter tutorial

A good site for visiting for calligraphy art: [link]
It's teacher's site.


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