calligraphy

 
Pronunciation: /kəˈlɪgrəfi/

noun

[mass noun]
  • decorative handwriting or handwritten lettering: a label written in admirable calligraphy
  • the art of producing decorative handwriting or lettering with a pen or brush: you could watch professionals demonstrating lettering and calligraphy [with modifier]: Japanese calligraphy

Derivatives

calligrapher

noun

calligraphic

adjective

calligraphist

noun

Origin:

early 17th century: from Greek kalligraphia, from kalligraphos 'person who writes beautifully', from kallos 'beauty' + graphein 'write'