Articles related to "Calligraphy"
Simplicity: Chinese Brush Painting
Relax and learn the zen basics of Chinese brush painting including brushes, equipment, and technique.
• chinese brush painting
• how to do calligraphy
• brush
• paint
• paper
The Double Pencil Technique: An Inexpensive Way to Try Calligraphy
Seshat describes a simple technique using two pencils which gives the same effect as using a broad-tip calligraphy nib. A basic, inexpensive technique which can be used to beautify your lettering and paper arts.
• double pencil techniques
• calligraphy
• beginner's calligraphy
• double pencil
• intro calligraphy
History of Oriental Writing: Calligraphy
Focusing specifically on Oriental calligraphy, this article takes you into a brief history. This beautiful form of Graphic Art has been admired, practiced and studied for centuries.
• calligraphy
• art
• artist
• artists
• form
Islamic Calligraphy Stamp Reissued
The US Postal Service's "Eid Stamp", which had come under attack post-September 11, has reportedly been reissued. Read more about it in this article.
• eid stamp
• islamic calligraphy
• art
• september 11
• islam
Teach Colonial America Crafts
Need new ideas to make history interesting to your elementary students?
These activities, crafts and games will meet all learning styles and extend beyond the textbook.
• carving
• calligraphy on parchment
• colonial craftmanship
• making butter
• colonial celebration
Beauty Where It May Not Be Expected
The horrors of terrorist acts and bombings have uncovered new artistic vistas for the "west" to "discover" and study - the art history of Islamic cultures. For example, look at the huge influence the Moors had in Spain - the mysterious beauty of La Alhambra, flamenco music, pointed arches. Although their occupation was hated and fought, their artistic influence is now loved and revered. Good can appear from bad, for those who are open to it.
• islamic
• islam
• arab
• arabic
• art
How-To Make Pulp
Describes methods of pulp manufacture for at home paper artists, and suggestions for experimentation.
• seshat
• paper
• paper art
• crat
• art
Sadequain the Holy Sinner
Something interesting to read about Sadequain; the master calligrapher. From <i><b><a href="http://visagepk.com/">"Visage Magazine”</a></b></i>. Have fun reading!
• mohatta palace
• sadequain
• museum
• painting
• picasso
Storage and the Paper Artist #1
The first in a series of articles about storage and the paper artist. This one covers sheets of paper, rolled papers and paper cutouts and clippings.
• seshat paper arts letter arts letters calligraphy
The Many Splendors of Islamic Art- Part II
Part II on the Splendors of Islamic Art covers calligraphy and illustrated manuscripts, and concludes the two articles.
• painting
• color
• islamic art
• mosque
• calligraphy
Mixed-Media Graceful Envelopes
Graceful envelopes are a popular topic in mail-art circles, but have you seen what mixed-media artists have done with them? A new avenue to explore . . .
• graceful envelope
• calligraphy
• art envelopes
• embellished envelopes
• mail art
Word into Art
"Word into Art" looks at contemporary Middle Eastern artists using Arabic script to portray traditional images inspired by the Qur'an and Persian poetry.
• british museum
• calligraphy
• kufic script
• venetia porter
• isabelle causse
Alphabets - Part 2
A little more about alphabets.
• learning is fun
• suite 101.com
• regenia g. butcher
• alphabet
• initials
Arts and crafts
This article is about the talent which Pakistani people posses and inherit from there fore fathers in the field of arts and crafts.
• pakistan
• crafts
• art
• balochistan
• sindh
How-To Paper Making Terms
Explanation of basic paper making terms and supplies. Explains deckle, fiber, sieve, handmold, and introduces the pour and dip handmold methods of paper making.
• paper
• making
• seshat
• deckle
• dip
Introducing the Paper & Letter Arts
Discusses paper in our everyday lives and the way we can create both function and aesthetic from the papers we normally take for granted. Introduces authors plans for topic.
• paper
• letter arts
• craft
• hand-crafted
• function
Shopping in Korea: Insa-dong a cultural nexus
Insa-dong is a shopping area of Seoul with huge cultural significance. Famous for its antiques and reproductions it provides foreigners woith a unique insight into non-modern Korea.
• korea
• antique
• chosun
• insa-dong
• pottery
The Art of Lettering
Seshat discusses the variety of writing and marking implements available when creating lettering arts, giving the pros and cons of each method.
• seshat
• letter
• arts
• letter arts
• paper
The Dip Handmold Method
Explains the basics of the dip handmold method of paper making and suggests techniques for exploration of consistency and final product.
• seshat
• uart
• paper
• paper making
• dip mold
Add Oriental Touches to Your Home
Heavy or light oriental features can give a mysterious yet vitalizing air to your winter home.
• oriental home furnishings
• oriental touches
• oriental accessories
• asian
• jade
Asian Art Special Exhibitions
Bronze Age China's terracotta warriors, Japan's ukiyo-e paintings and Tibet's armor are explored in a wide range of Asian art exhibitions on display.
• traveling asian art museum exhibitions
• qing dynasty
• china tibet japan bhutan himalayas korea
• ukiyo-e floating world
• buddhist art
Eco-Friendly Brides: Stationery
Everyone is looking for ways to be more environmentally conscious; brides are no exception. Here are some easy ways to go green with your wedding stationery.
• stationery tips for environmentally conscious brid
• ways to go green with your wedding stationery
• using recycled paper for wedding invitations
• consolidating information on your wedding correspo
• using calligraphy for your wedding stationery
Baby of Macon
Review of Peter Greenaway's film Baby of Macon
• peter greenaway
• ewan mcgregor
• trainspotting
• vivian wu
• pillow book
William Morris Part II
The second of a two part series, this article includes examples of Morris’s most popular works.
• morris
• art
• fine
• design
• interior
ZOO
Review of the film ZOO, Zed and Two Noughts directed by Peter Greenaway
• peter greenaway
• ewan mcgregor
• trainspotting
• vivian wu
• pillow book