Izvleček
Prispevek govori o kaligrafiji, ki jo lahko opredelimo kot zvrst vizualne umetnosti, ki se ukvarja z abstraktnim oblikovanjem pisav. Beseda izhaja iz grških besed kallos, kar pomeni lepota, in graphe, kar pomeni pisanje. Torej, lepo pisanje oziroma lepopis. Njen razvoj se prične s pojavom pisnega sporočanja. Na začetku prispevka pišem o pomenu in funkciji pisave ter njenem razvoju. V glavnem delu opredelim značilnosti kaligrafije, ki se je razvijala na evropskih tleh od srednjega veka dalje in nadaljuje z iskanjem odgovorov na vprašanja kdaj in (zakaj) se lepopis pojavi v slovenskem šolskem sistemu ter kakšen vpliv (če sploh) ima pisanje z roko na človekovo fizično telo. V sklepnem delu se dotaknem vprašanja smotrnosti ponovne uvedbe lepopisja v šolo.
Abstract
Calligraphy: Art of Handwriting
This article explores calligraphy as a visual art that centres on the abstract design of writing. The term originates from the Greek words kallos (beauty) and graphe (writing), meaning beautiful writing. The development of calligraphy is tied to the evolution of written communication. The first part examines the origins, purposes, and historical development of writing. The central part focuses on the defining features of calligraphy, which developed on European soil from the Middle Ages onward. The article then investigates the introduction of handwriting instruction in the Slovenian school system, considering its historical context and potential impact on the human body. In conclusion, the article reflects on the relevance and potential benefits of reintroducing handwriting instruction in modern schools.