Do you think calligraphy has held the same importance in Western cultures as in the East Asian and Islamic contexts? Why or why not? Consider what kinds of cultural factors might lead to the elevation of writing as a visual art form.

Do you think calligraphy has held the same importance in Western cultures as in the East Asian and Islamic contexts? Why or why not? Consider what kinds of cultural factors might lead to the elevation of writing as a visual art form.

We have focused on calligraphy a few times at this point, including watching Arabic and Chinese calligraphy demonstrations. Clearly the art of beautiful writing plays an important role in both Chinese and Islamic cultures. Can you think of comparable examples in the Western context?

We have focused on calligraphy a few times at this point, including watching Arabic and Chinese calligraphy demonstrations. Clearly the art of beautiful writing plays an important role in both Chinese and Islamic cultures. Can you think of comparable examples in the Western context?