Calligraphers


The calligraphy profession is an art that consists of creating stylized and aesthetic writing. The term "calligraphy" comes from the Greek words kallos (beauty) and graphein (to write), which emphasizes the importance of artistic expression in this discipline. The calligrapher uses various tools, such as the quill, the reed pen or the brush, and often works on supports such as vellum paper or parchment.

This profession involves technical mastery of different writing styles, including Latin, Chinese, and Arabic calligraphy, while emphasizing the aesthetics of graphic forms and compositions. Calligraphers can create a variety of works, from invitations and certificates to posters or artwork, and often collaborate with companies, institutions, or artists to bring a unique touch to their projects.

Training to become a calligrapher can include apprenticeships with recognized masters or classes in specialized workshops. This path requires patience and a commitment to perfecting one's art, as well as a developed artistic sensitivity.


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Nachdenken über Zeichen und Schrift

Adrian Frutiger

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Symbole: Geheimnisvolle Bilder-Schriften, Zeichen, Signale, Labyrinthe, Heraldik

Adrian Frutiger

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Kunstraum Kalligrafie: Schreiben auf Wänden und Leinwänden

Joachim Propfe

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Buchbinden - vom Handwerk zur Kunst: Schritt für Schritt zum eigenen Buch

Heather Weston

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Buchstaben & Schriften: 30 Alphabete zum Selbstgestalten

Tony Seddon

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Schriftspiele: Experimentelle Kalligraphie

Denise Lach

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Schriftenwerkstatt: Fonts und Schriften von Hand entwerfen

Charlotte Rivers

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Schriftreise: Grafische und kalligrafische Gestaltungsmöglichkeiten mit fremden Schriften

Denise Lach

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Handbuch Handlettering: Eigene Buchstaben & illustrative Schrift gestalten

Chris Campe

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Schreibschriften: Eine illustrierte Kulturgeschichte

Lena Zeise

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Schriftspiele - Das Postkartenbuch

Denise Lach

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