Calligraphy Traditions Quiz
Test your knowledge of calligraphy traditions from around the world.
Which of the following scripts is traditionally associated with Islamic calligraphy?
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Kufic
Gothic
Uncial
Copperplate
Select all tools commonly used in traditional calligraphy.
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Brush
Chisel-tip pen
Fountain pen
Ballpoint pen
Reed pen
Other
Match the calligraphy style to its region of origin.
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Rows
East Asia
Europe
Middle East
Kaishu
1
2
3
Gothic
4
5
6
Naskh
7
8
9
The Japanese art of calligraphy is known as:
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Shodo
Sumi-e
Hiragana
Kana
Which of the following are characteristics of Copperplate calligraphy?
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Thin upstrokes and thick downstrokes
Angular letterforms
Ornate flourishes
Blocky capitals
The
Script Name
script is one of the oldest forms of Chinese calligraphy.
Which period is most associated with the flourishing of Gothic calligraphy in Europe?
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Medieval
Renaissance
Baroque
Modern
Rate your familiarity with different world calligraphy traditions.
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Not familiar
1
2
3
4
Very familiar
5
1 is Not familiar, 5 is Very familiar
Which calligraphy tradition do you find most interesting and why?
Name one famous calligrapher from any tradition.
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