Specialization in calligraphy: art from fundamentals to ornamentation

Overview

“Calligraphy is much more than beautiful writing: it's a way to preserve ideas, intensify meaning, and transform the everyday into something extraordinary. In this lesson, you'll explore its evolution across cultures, its expressive power in design, and the joy of creating with your own hands. All you need is paper, ink, and curiosity.”

In this video lesson Domestika addresses the topic: Introducción, which is part of the Domestika online course: Specialization in calligraphy: art from fundamentals to ornamentation. English calligraphy dominates with plumilla and watercolor techniques to create elegant and artistic works.

Partial transcription of the video

“From ancient papyri to modern typographic posters, Calligraphy has always been a way of preserving ideas, Beautify words and explore the relationship between form and meaning. A tool that trains attention. and transforms the everyday into beauty. I feel that drawing letters is knowing how to present an idea. In a way, it's dressing up each word to intensify its message. The evolution of calligraphy spans centuries of history. Each civilization has left its mark in styles, forms and uses. That legacy continues to inspire artists and designers today. who find in writing a versatile tool, capa...”

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Course summary for: Specialization in calligraphy: art from fundamentals to ornamentation

• Level: Beginner
• 66 students
• 6 units
• 83 lessons (14h 21m)
• 44 downloads

• Category

  Calligraphy & Typography

• Areas

  Calligraphy, Digital Lettering, Hand Lettering, Lettering