Calligraphy

Japanese: calligraphy
Calligraphy

...When mass-producing a work that retains the feel of handwriting, handwritten characters can be used as manuscripts, and the work can be printed or molded into plastic. (2) Calligraphy Originally meaning "beautiful calligraphy," it referred to "calligraphy" and its techniques using Western pens and brushes. It developed from the creation of manuscripts in an era before printing, and was elevated to the level of art, with an emphasis on appreciation. ...

*Some of the terminology explanations that mention "calligraphy" are listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…手書きの味を生かし量産する場合は手書き文字を原稿として,印刷やプラスチック成型をすることもある。(2)カリグラフィーcalligraphy 〈美しい書法〉の意味でもとは西洋のペンや筆による〈書〉とその技法をさした。印刷のない時代に写本をつくることから発展し,鑑賞を重んじ芸術にまで高められたものである。…

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