Calligraphy is a type of artistic writing. There are many types of calligraphy, such as Chinese Calligraphy, Western Calligraphy, Indian Calligraphy and Persian Calligraphy. Calligraphy is also a type of hobby. Some people find satisfaction in the art of writing and are willing to spend time learning and improving their calligraphy skills. Calligraphy is interesting, especially when you know the history of it, then you will be able to enjoy it more.

Chinese Calligraphy, or Asian Calligraphy, uses ink brushes to write the Chinese characters. In Chinese schools, calligraphy is a compulsory subject, so students can learn the art of Chinese Calligraphy. Chinese literati are also expected to be excellent calligraphers, as a good example for the students. To learn Chinese Calligraphy, you need to have different sizes of brush, black or red ink, and plain white paper.

Western Calligraphy is recognised by the use of the Roman alphabet. For Indian Calligraphy, birch bark was commonly used as the writing surface while the Indic manuscripts were written on palm leaves. Persian Calligraphy used to provide inscriptions for the kings. Persian Calligraphy is also known as the ‘Script of Nails’ due to the fact that the scripts are horizontal, vertical and diagonal nail-shaped letters.

To start calligraphy all you need is a good supply of pens, brushes and paper. Then you are ready to showcase your talent in calligraphy.