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Chinese calligraphy

La calligraphie chinoise

Chinese calligraphy has always been more than simply a tool for communication, incorporating as it does the element of artistry for which the practice is still valued in an age of ballpoint pens and computers. Indeed, calligraphy is no longer the basic tool of intellectuals and officials but has become the preserve of professional...

East AsiaChinaNot specified in UNESCO dataset
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Hüsn-i Hat, traditional calligraphy in Islamic art in Turkey

Hüsn-i Hat, la calligraphie traditionnelle dans l'art islamique en Turquie

The Hüsn-i hat is the centuries-old practice of writing letters of Arabic origin in a measured and proportional manner while taking into consideration certain aesthetic values. Traditional tools include a specific type of paper glazed with organic substances, a reed pen, pen knives, a special slab for trimming the reed pen, an inkwell,...

Middle EastTürkiyeNot specified in UNESCO dataset
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Living culture of three writing systems of the Georgian alphabet

La culture vivante des trois systèmes d'écriture de l'alphabet géorgien

The evolution of Georgia’s written language has produced three alphabets – Mrgvlovani, Nuskhuri and Mkhedruli – which all remain in use today. Mrgvlovani was the first alphabet from which Nuskhuri was derived and then Mkhedruli. The alphabets coexist thanks to their different cultural and social functions, reflecting an aspect of...

Middle EastGeorgiaNot specified in UNESCO dataset
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Mongolian calligraphy

La calligraphie mongole

Mongolian calligraphy is the technique of handwriting in the Classical Mongolian script, which comprises ninety letters connected vertically by continuous strokes to create words. The letters are formed from six main strokes, known as head, tooth, stem, stomach, bow and tail, respectively. This meticulous writing is used for official...

East AsiaMongoliaNot specified in UNESCO dataset
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