Basic Facts
true or false is calligraphy a fancy form of writing?
true
when did calligraphy first be discovered?
it was discovered in the 5th century
was kana calligraphy popular after the heign period?
no it was not
was kanji calligraphy popular after the heign period?
yes somewhat
is calligraphy artsy?
yes it is
how many forms are of calligraphy exist?
there are 2 forms
when did calligraphy have a big surge?
in the heign and edo periods
how does kana differ from kanji?
kanji is older and more offical
is kanji calligraphy more developed than kana?
yes since its older and used more
does calligraphy get used in individual letters or in pure words?
it was only used in words to make them beautiful and is not meant for letters only.
why was calligraphy respected?(only topics needed not reasons)
it was because it's cultural, education, and artistic value
why was it a essential skill for samurais to know?
because it connected soul and spirit with writing
what is kana calligraphy used in?
poetry and unofficial documents
who used kanji calligraphy?
it was used by monks, and zen buddhists
what 2 key aspects made calligraphy?
the style of letterings and the tools used
what were the 2 forms of calligraphy?
its kana and kanji
what was calligraphy inspired by?
it was inspired by china and its language going to japan
when was kana calligraphy discovered?
in the heign period
when was kanji calligraphy discovered?
it was discovered in the 5th century
is calligraphy purely art or emotion?
its a mix of them
true or false: is calligraphy based on spirits, colour, and emotion.
false
why was calligraphy made?
because words didn't show enough spirit and emotion
true or false: kana calligraphy is older than kanji calligraphy.
false
was kanji calligraphy taught by schools?
yes it was which made it a necessary skill for samurais
calligraphy combines what?
emotion, spirit, and art with writing