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The 6th International Exhibition of Calligraphy in Moscow proved success
This autumn cultural season in Moscow has been marked with opening of the 6th International Exhibition of Calligraphy, which triumphed in Sokolniki Park between September 1 and 10 in an exhibit hall custom built for this grand international project. The exhibit featured over 350 masterpieces by 150 calligraphy artists from more than 60 countries.
Doors Open Day at the Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy
We are happy to announce that this Saturday, September 16, the Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy will open its doors again after the summer holidays and the exhibition preparations.
Calligraphy workshop in Ingushetia
On September 15 the memorial complex dedicated to the victims of repressions in Nazran, Ingushetia, will see a phila
Traditions in calligraphy
Most of us have seen and admired Tibetan phurba and thangka paintings that are created to disseminate Himalayan Buddhist. Few, though, have had the chance to linger over calligraphic works that convey similar messages.
The last day of the International Exhibition of Calligraphy
September 10, the final day of the unique cultural project, the International Exhibition of Calligraphy, was full of entertainment for all ages
Saturday programme at the International Exhibition of Calligraphy
Saturday at the International Exhibition of Calligraphy was marked by a vast interactive programme with all sorts of talks and workshops to participate in, running from noon through to late night
Sergey Savelyev's Calligraphy and Brain lecture caused a sensation
The International Exhibition of Calligraphy in Sokolniki has just seen the end of a lecture read by Professor Sergey Savelyev, brain morphology and evolution expert with over 30 years of experience, who spoke about the impact of calligraphy on brain cortex development
Calligraphy and Brain. Impact of Fine Motor Skills on Cortex Development, lecture by professor Sergey Savelyev
It's been known for many years that calligraphy is not only about aesthetics but also has a rewarding impact on development of certain brain regions. The art of calligraphy helps to develop fine motor skills, optical control, attention, precision and patience, contributes to concentration, improvement in short-term and conception memory.
Ambigram: Intellectual and Aesthetic Charm of the Ambivalent Inscriptions, lecture by Dmitry Trunov
A fascinating lecture was given on September 7 at 18:00 by Dmitry Trunov, Dr. Phil., creative art therapist and researcher of Western European calligraphy, to speak about ambigrams – creative calligraphy ornaments that combine two various perspectives using the same lines
Kirill Tarkhanov's workshop: Calligraphy on the Silk Road – the Manichaean Writing
The 6th International Exhibition of Calligraphy held a unique workshop to feature the rare Manichaean writing, originating from the 3rd century
Lecture: Selecting an artwork frame. From the 16th century tricks of the trade to contemporary frames
Tuesday, September 5, has seen a very interesting lecture read by Oxana Lysenko, lead framing expert and team member of the State Russian Museum, as a part of the International Exhibition of Calligraphy
Lecture of Professor Sergey Saveliev at the 6th International Exhibition of Calligraphy
September 8 at 19:00 Professor Sergey Savelyev will read a lecture "Calligraphy and the brain. Influence of fine motor skills on the neurodevelopment". Russian scientist, evolutionist, paleoneurologist, Doctor of Biological Sciences, professor, Head of the Nervous System Laboratory of the Institute of Human Morphology of Russian Academy of Sciences, author of the idea of cerebral sorting will tell about the impact calligraphy produces on human's brain and why children are best taught calligraphy.
The "Before I Die" project at the International Exhibition of Calligraphy
The International Exhibition of Calligraphy, which takes place in Moscow on the Festival Square of Sokolniki Park from September 1 to 10, has joined the international art project Before I Die
Interactive agenda of the calligraphy exhibition on Sunday
This Sunday the guests of the International Exhibition of Calligraphy enjoyed even more eventful agenda, including interactive activities and talks by renowned experts
Saturday workshops at International Exhibition of Calligraphy
Saturday, September 2, has seen a number of talks and workshops as a part of the 6th International Exhibition of Calligraphy
6th International Exhibition of Calligraphy is now live!
An event of no less than a global scale has launched in Sokolniki Park – the 6th International Exhibition of Calligraphy has opened in a snow-white exhibit hall of 1500 sqm on Festivalnaya Square. The opening ceremony featured some well-known artists from Russia and abroad, including Yuri Koverdyaev, Vitaly Shapovalov, Kirill Tarkhanov, Kim Jong Chil, Lo Lei and many more
VI International Exhibition of Calligraphy is all set
It's less than 24 hours now until the largest global calligraphy event, the VI International Exhibition of Calligraphy, will launch.
Yuri Arutsev: Penmanship has to reappear to classrooms
A doctor with a neat and fine writing is no miracle. Yuri Arutsev, a board certified doctor and expert, has been actively doing calligraphy and text decoration since the 1970s.
Stamp tribute to Professor Jao Tsung-i
The Hongkong Post is issuing of a set of special stamps to honor the paintings and calligraphy of Professor Jao Tsung-i" on September 5.
One week left for International Exhibition of Calligraphy to open
This day week on Friday, September 1, the largest global calligraphy project, the International Exhibition of Calligraphy, will launch. A cosy exhibit hall located at Festival Square in Sokolniki Park now sees the last preparations for the exhibition – calligraphy pieces hanged on the walls and lights adjusted to ensure the perfect and cosy environment to enjoy unique masterpieces from all over the world
Calligraphy exhibition opens in Omsk
Possession of a calligraphy skill may complement the artistic image. Also calligraphy is often referred to when creating logos, writings or designs of various kinds
Beautiful writing
At the glass table in her basement studio, Cecelia Harris dips a calligraphy nib into green gouache. The glue-like substance smears across the page with each stroke, broad, thin, broad, thin. She writes the first three letters of the alphabet in a fancy print, something you might see on a wedding invitation or baptismal certificate.
A Chinese ink painting exhibition to open in the main museum of Khakassia
The Chinese Gohua Painting exhibition brought about by the art foundation of the Shushenskoye Open Air Museum will open August 16 on the second floor of the Republican Museum and Cultural Centre of the Khakass Republic
Ticket sales open for the VI International Exhibition of Calligraphy
We are happy to announce that online tickets sales for the VI International Exhibition of Calligraphy due to open in just 3 weeks are now on! The exhibition is due to be held September 1st through 10th, 2017 in a purpose-built pavilion in Sokolniki Park, Moscow
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Words Of Wisdom
Calligraphy is frozen poetry.