calligraphy

brush

Bristled cleaning tool

• quillFeather used for writing
• nibPen's writing tip
• stylusPointed implement for marking

ink · fountain pen · reed pen · bamboo pen · inkstone · inkwell · paper · parchment · vellum · rice paper

lettering

Styled written characters

• penmanshipSkill of forming letters
• brushworkPainter's stroke method
• engrossingCompletely holding one's attention

gilding · illumination · flourishing · ruling · spacing · composition · pressure · angle · speed · rhythm

western

Of the sunset side

• illuminationProvision of light
• manuscriptOriginal text before publication
• scriptoriumMonastery manuscript workshop

scroll · hanging scroll · copyist · scribe · monk · madrasa

cursive

Joined handwriting style

• italicSlanted letter style
• uncialRounded ancient letterform
• blackletterAngular medieval typeface style

copperplate · gothic · roman · chancery · roundhand · rustic · insular · humanist · kana

graceful

Elegant in movement

• elegantGracefully refined, tasteful
• flowingMoving continuously onward
• balancedIn a state of equilibrium

harmonious · expressive · rhythmic · refined · delicate · precise · fluid · dynamic · meditative · disciplined

stroke

Sudden brain blood blockage

• counterFlat service surface
• bowlConcave food container
• stemPlant's central axis

ascender · descender · serif · baseline · crossbar · loop · tail · spine · shoulder · spur

• art formspainting, drawing, sculpture, photography, music
• cultural artsart, music, dance, theater, opera
• applied artsapplied arts, decorative arts, industrial design, design, furniture design
• arts and craftspottery, collage, woodcarving, origami, weaving
• craftssewing, knitting, painting, glue, scissors
• cultural heritagefolklore, traditions, customs, folk music revival, museum collections