By Hedrick Lepsch


Webster describes calligraphy as an "artistic, stylized, or elegant handwriting or lettering" and "the art of producing such writing." Many today consider handwritten calligraphy an art form and some dedicate their entire lives to mastering calligraphic technique by hand.

Calligraphy has been used in various forms for thousands of years and there are four primary forms of this style of writing, all of which are distinct and unique. The four forms are Western, Eastern Asian, South Asian, and Islamic Calligraphy. This article will focus briefly on the origins and evolution of Western Calligraphy.

Darwin hated and flunked school even Leonardo Di Vinci didn't love school. They did love learning and they focused on the areas that they enjoyed. For Darwin he went out into the fields and went hunting, all the while just studying the animals. Di Vinci started drawing and learning out in nature as well. He was able to do so many things with it as well. Both of these people have been labeled geniuses.

So find out what you love and move forward with it. There will still be classes that you dread but you need to focus on them and see how they will be applicable in the future. This is one way to get more out of your classes and studies.

Dancing for Long Term Mental Health

Roughly a decade ago the New England Journal of Medicine posted a study they completed entitled, "Leisure Activities and the Risk of Dementia in the Elderly". The study examined a population of elderly participants as they engaged in various physical and cognitive leisure activities. Over the course of 21 years, the study collected data on activities from reading and doing crosswords to swimming, golfing, and dancing.

Have goals

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Make it yours

This is your experience and if you individualize it to your needs than you will be able to take things in better. Your desire to go on to grad school or other studies will increase as well. There are a lot of different ways to get where you need to go but you really need to remember what you learn.

Remember that it isn't just about the grade or the degree. Don't be fooled in thinking just because you received your Graphic Arts Degree that you are good to go. It takes an actual knowledge and skill set to make it out in most jobs. If you want to be the best at what you do then it is all about shaping your studies to fit the needs of your future self, meaning your future career as well.

Calligraphy is far from being an antiquated or dying art. It is still thriving through both a handwritten and digital tradition and it will continue to evolve as more time passes. If you are interested in a graphic arts degree, College America has programs available through online and in-class instruction that will provide you with the skills and training that you need to truly succeed as a graphic artist.




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