The word "calligraphy" is drawn from the Greek "kalligraphia" or "beautiful writing." Calligraphy is a respected art in many cultures, including Western, Chinese, Persian, Arabic, Hebrew, Korean and Indian.

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Calligraphy continues to flourish in the forms of wedding and event invitations, font design and typography, religious art, and documents. The practice of calligraphy is experiencing a resurgence, as people turn to writing on paper to relax and reflect, and experience a more intimate connection with words, forms and personal artistic expression.