The English word “calligraphy” is derived from the Greek word Kalos, meaning “beautiful”.
Beauty is also valued in Japanese calligraphy. Some Japanese aesthetic principles which are important to Japanese calligraphy are:
- 不均整 (Fukinsei) “Asymmetry or irregularity”
- 渋味 (Shibumi) “Understated elegance”
- 幽玄 (yūgen) “subtlety” or “suggestion”
- 静寂 (Seijaku) “Tranquility” or an “energized calm”
Calligraphy by Vicky 