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Serbian Calligraphy
Serbian calligraphy ( sr, краснопис/, /) is a form of calligraphy based on the Cyrillic script used to write the Serbian language. The most notable calligraphists are Zaharije Orfelin (1720–1785), Hristofor Žefarović (d. 1753), and Ivan Boldižar (1917–1986). List of calligraphists * Jovan the Serb of Kratovo (1526–1583), priest and scribe *Zaharije Orfelin (1720–1785), polymath *Hristofor Žefarović (d. 1753), polymath * Ivan Boldižar (1917–1986) * Vladislav Stanković *Zoran Ilić, painter See also * Vyaz (Cyrillic calligraphy) *First Belgrade Gymnasium First Belgrade Gymnasium ( sr, Прва београдска гимназија, Prva beogradska gimnazija) is a gymnasium (Central European type of grammar school) with a long tradition, founded in 1839 in Belgrade, Serbia. Since 1938, it is sit ... References Sources * * Further reading * * * External links * * *{{cite web, title=Raskršća, with Vladislav Stanković (Youtube video), publisher=RT ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Calligraphy
Calligraphy (from el, link=y, καλλιγραφία) is a visual art related to writing. It is the design and execution of lettering with a pen, ink brush, or other writing instrument. Contemporary calligraphic practice can be defined as "the art of giving form to signs in an expressive, harmonious, and skillful manner". Modern calligraphy ranges from functional inscriptions and designs to fine-art pieces where the letters may or may not be readable. Classical calligraphy differs from type design and non-classical hand-lettering, though a calligrapher may practice both. CD-ROM Calligraphy continues to flourish in the forms of wedding invitations and event invitations, font design and typography, original hand-lettered logo design, religious art, announcements, graphic design and commissioned calligraphic art, cut stone inscriptions, and memorial documents. It is also used for props and moving images for film and television, and also for testimonials, birth and death cert ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
