Concept information
Preferred term
gothic calligraphy
Definition
- Writing style/font that emerged in Western Europe during the Middle Ages, noted for its intricate, angular forms and dramatic flourishes. In Chinese graffiti, there is a contemporary trend known as Zhongwen gete shufa 中文哥特书法 (Modern Gothichinese Calligraffiti), which merges Gothic fonts with Chinese characters and calligraphy. This style combines the intricate, ornamental characteristics of Gothic script with the fluidity and cultural richness of Chinese writing.
Alternative Terms
哥特书法
Chinese
gete shufa
Source
- Bisceglia, Marta R. 2025. Graffiti and Chinese Calligraphy: Looking for Identity in Fusion. PhD thesis. Bologna: Alma Mater Studiorum – University of Bologna.
- Drogin, Marc. 1990. Medieval Calligraphy: Its History and Technique. Dover Publications.
Belongs to group
In other languages
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gete shufa
Chinese
URI
http://w3id.org/write/thesaurus/gothic_calligraphy
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