. "Calligraphy is a visual art related to writing. It is the design and execution of lettering with a broad tip instrument, dip pen, or brush, among other writing instruments. A contemporary calligraphic practice can be defined as, \"the art of giving form to signs in an expressive, harmonious, and skillful manner\".Modern calligraphy ranges from functional inscriptions and designs to fine-art pieces where the letters may or may not be readable."@en . . .