National Art Library modern calligraphy collection
An article by Rowan Watson on the modern calligraphy collections in the National Art Library. First published in 'Calligraphy Review', Fall 1987.
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Zen calligraphy
Zen calligraphy springs from shonen sōzoku, a Buddhist term equivalent to ‘true thought’.
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Nasrid plasterwork: symbolism, materials & techniques
As part of the display for the new Architecture Gallery, to represent the art in architecture within the Spanish Islamic style, five fragments of plasterwork from the…
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Writing Cabinet by Jacob Arend & Johannes Wittalm
In the 18th century writing cabinets such as this one were often important indicators of a gentleman’s status. This cabinet tells us much about the owner Johannes Gallus Ja…
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Traditional Japanese pastimes: calligraphy
Ownership of a high quality writing set with tasteful decoration was a sign of status and refinement.
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A gift in your will
You may not have thought of including a gift to a museum in your will, but the V&A is a charity and legacies form an important source of funding for our work. It is not just the great collectors and the wealthy who leave legacies to the V&A. Legacies of all sizes, large and small, make a real difference to what we can do and your support can help ensure that future generations enjoy the V&A as much as you have.
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V&A Morris Garden Writing Set
Garden Writing Set includes 20 sheets of printed paper and envelopes (10 x 2 designs). Patterns adapted from Garden and Bower Wallpaper printed by Wi…
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