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On the Rocks - Luxurious Black and Silver Sculptural Tactile Metallic Artwork
On the Rocks - Luxurious Black and Silver Sculptural Tactile Metallic Artwork

On the Rocks - Luxurious Black and Silver Sculptural Tactile Metallic Artwork

By Ryan Shane Owen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Ryan is inspired by many aspects of the arts, including music and dance, architecture, calligraphy, textiles, fashion, op art, cubism, art deco, art nouveau, abstract expressionism, ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Mixed Media

Materials

Metal

DNA: Minimal Abstract Three Dimensional Dark Metal Wall Sculpture
DNA: Minimal Abstract Three Dimensional Dark Metal Wall Sculpture

DNA: Minimal Abstract Three Dimensional Dark Metal Wall Sculpture

By Joe Wheaton

Located in Hudson, NY

This visual sweep can be likened to the art of calligraphy, echoing the artist’s interest in early Asian arts and ceramics, as well as printmaking.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Peter Max, Peach Cinema - 1975 Signed Limited Edition Serigraph
Peter Max, Peach Cinema - 1975 Signed Limited Edition Serigraph

Peter Max, Peach Cinema - 1975 Signed Limited Edition Serigraph

By Peter Max

Located in Minneapolis, MN

There, Max was exposed to vibrant Eastern art, including calligraphy and traditional Chinese landscapes, which would later influence his visual vocabulary.

Category

Late 20th Century Prints and Multiples

Materials

Paper, Screen

Original lithograph Double visage de jeune fille aux 6 fleurs by Walasse Ting
Original lithograph Double visage de jeune fille aux 6 fleurs by Walasse Ting

Original lithograph Double visage de jeune fille aux 6 fleurs by Walasse Ting

By Walasse Ting

Located in PARIS, FR

Known for his fusion of Eastern and Western artistic traditions, Walasse Ting (1929–2010) created a body of work that bridges calligraphy, abstraction, and figurative art. In Double ...

Category

1990s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

In the moment 1, stylised abstract landscape, limited edition print
In the moment 1, stylised abstract landscape, limited edition print

In the moment 1, stylised abstract landscape, limited edition print

By Katie Allen

Located in Deddington, GB

“As well as numerous western artists, I am greatly influenced by Indian art and architecture, calligraphy, Arabic art, Japanese paintings and fabric design.

Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Prints

Materials

Paper, Giclée

Untitled Composition (Chinese, French, Ink Painting Tradition, Abstract)
Untitled Composition (Chinese, French, Ink Painting Tradition, Abstract)

Untitled Composition (Chinese, French, Ink Painting Tradition, Abstract)

By Zao Wou-Ki

Located in Kansas City, MO

Zao Wou-Ki lithograph 1979, Ediciones Polígrafa London exhibition, Redfern Gallery Cork Street show, abstract landscape print, gestural abstraction lithograph, calligraphic compositi...

Category

1970s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Archaic Spirit  - Watercolor Drawing by Martin Bradley - 1970s

Archaic Spirit - Watercolor Drawing by Martin Bradley - 1970s

By Martin Bradley

Located in Roma, IT

Later on, the artist studied oriental languages, literature, and art history, and developed a fascination with the art and calligraphy of China and Japan.

Category

1970s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

RETNA El Salvador 2014 Signed Limited Edition Color Screenprint
RETNA El Salvador 2014 Signed Limited Edition Color Screenprint

RETNA El Salvador 2014 Signed Limited Edition Color Screenprint

By RETNA

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Furthermore, illuminated manuscripts, Renaissance painting imagery, and contemporary text-based art influence his textual styling. Each block of text reflects RETNA's system of comb...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Prints

Materials

Paper, Screen

Chinese Wooden Screen with Reverse Glass Painted Panels
Chinese Wooden Screen with Reverse Glass Painted Panels

Chinese Wooden Screen with Reverse Glass Painted Panels

Located in London, GB

The figurative scenes depict two men engaged in the art of calligraphy, a couple (man and woman) seated together while a woman fans them, two women stood facing one another, and two ...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood, Glass

"Song of Breezes"
"Song of Breezes"

"Song of Breezes"

By Lilian Shao

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Framed Size 46 x 38 x 1.25 inches Lillian Shao’s training in the great Chinese art of calligraphy began at the age of six. Instructed by her grandfather in her native country of Tai...

Category

Late 20th Century Figurative Prints

Materials

Color

"Dancing Before the Moon"
"Dancing Before the Moon"

"Dancing Before the Moon"

By Lilian Shao

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Lillian Shao’s training in the great Chinese art of calligraphy began at the age of six. Instructed by her grandfather in her native country of Taiwan, she learned many of the variou...

Category

20th Century Figurative Prints

Materials

Color

Lilian Shao "Chrysanthemum Song"
Lilian Shao "Chrysanthemum Song"

Lilian Shao "Chrysanthemum Song"

By Lilian Shao

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Lillian Shao’s training in the great Chinese art of calligraphy began at the age of six. Instructed by her grandfather in her native country of Taiwan, she learned many of the variou...

Category

Late 19th Century Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Screen

Islamic Antique Persian Qajar Blue Tile with Koranic Script Asia 19th C.
Islamic Antique Persian Qajar Blue Tile with Koranic Script Asia 19th C.

Islamic Antique Persian Qajar Blue Tile with Koranic Script Asia 19th C.

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique 19th century Persian Qajar blue tile with Islamic calligraphy writing. Antique 19th century Islamic Art with Koranic calligraphy Arabic script.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Asian Islamic Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

YES TO LIFE-NO TO DRUGS (Oui À La Vie-Non À La Drogue) 1987 Signed Lithograph
YES TO LIFE-NO TO DRUGS (Oui À La Vie-Non À La Drogue) 1987 Signed Lithograph

YES TO LIFE-NO TO DRUGS (Oui À La Vie-Non À La Drogue) 1987 Signed Lithograph

By Sami Burhan

Located in Union City, NJ

Syrian artist Sami Burhan(b.1929) is noted for his pioneering use of calligraphy in non-objective art alongside seminal painters such as Nasser Chaura and Mahmoud Hammad, who co-foun...

Category

1980s Contemporary Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Lilian Shao "Midnight at the Palace"
Lilian Shao "Midnight at the Palace"

Lilian Shao "Midnight at the Palace"

By Lilian Shao

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Lillian Shao’s training in the great Chinese art of calligraphy began at the age of six. Instructed by her grandfather in her native country of Taiwan, she learned many of the variou...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Paper, Color

Empirial Message (Surrealist Black Philadelphia Artist)
Empirial Message (Surrealist Black Philadelphia Artist)

Empirial Message (Surrealist Black Philadelphia Artist)

By Roland Ayers

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Exhibition History: Roland Ayers: Calligraphy of Dreams, Woodmere Art Museum, 07/10/2021 - 10/24/2021 Artist and art educator, Roland Ayers was born on July 2, 1932, the only child ...

Category

1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints

Materials

Paper, Ink

Abstract Composition - Lithograph by Kumi Sugai - 1960

Abstract Composition - Lithograph by Kumi Sugai - 1960

By Kumi Sugai 1

Located in Roma, IT

Best known for his Minimalist and Hard Edge geometric abstractions, the artist was deeply influenced by the relationships between Japanese calligraphy and Western typography. His art...

Category

1960s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

South Sign  - Lithograph by Martin Bradley - 1971

South Sign - Lithograph by Martin Bradley - 1971

By Martin Bradley

Located in Roma, IT

Later on, the artist studied oriental languages, literature, and art history, and developed a fascination with the art and calligraphy of China and Japan.

Category

1970s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

The Mouse - Lithograph by Martin Bradley - 1970s

The Mouse - Lithograph by Martin Bradley - 1970s

By Martin Bradley

Located in Roma, IT

Later on, the artist studied oriental languages, literature, and art history, and developed a fascination with the art and calligraphy of China and Japan.

Category

1970s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Bird  - Watercolor Drawing by Martin Bradley - 1971

Bird - Watercolor Drawing by Martin Bradley - 1971

By Martin Bradley

Located in Roma, IT

Later on, the artist studied oriental languages, literature, and art history, and developed a fascination with the art and calligraphy of China and Japan.

Category

1970s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Chila Spirit - Watercolor Drawing by Martin Bradley - 1977
Chila Spirit - Watercolor Drawing by Martin Bradley - 1977

Chila Spirit - Watercolor Drawing by Martin Bradley - 1977

By Martin Bradley

Located in Roma, IT

Later on, the artist studied oriental languages, literature, and art history, and developed a fascination with the art and calligraphy of China and Japan.

Category

1970s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Madness Wheels - Lithograph by Martin Bradley - 1970s
Madness Wheels - Lithograph by Martin Bradley - 1970s

Madness Wheels - Lithograph by Martin Bradley - 1970s

By Martin Bradley

Located in Roma, IT

Later on, the artist studied oriental languages, literature, and art history, and developed a fascination with the art and calligraphy of China and Japan.

Category

1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

The Proclaimers - Watercolor Drawing by Martin Bradley - 1977

The Proclaimers - Watercolor Drawing by Martin Bradley - 1977

By Martin Bradley

Located in Roma, IT

Later on, the artist studied oriental languages, literature, and art history, and developed a fascination with the art and calligraphy of China and Japan.

Category

1970s Abstract Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Abstract Composition - Lithograph by Martin Bradley - 1970s

Abstract Composition - Lithograph by Martin Bradley - 1970s

By Martin Bradley

Located in Roma, IT

Later on, the artist studied oriental languages, literature, and art history, and developed a fascination with the art and calligraphy of China and Japan.

Category

1970s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Untitled - Lithograph by Martin Bradley - 1971
Untitled - Lithograph by Martin Bradley - 1971

Untitled - Lithograph by Martin Bradley - 1971

By Martin Bradley

Located in Roma, IT

Later on, the artist studied oriental languages, literature, and art history, and developed a fascination with the art and calligraphy of China and Japan.

Category

1970s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Les Poissons
Les Poissons

Les Poissons

By Zao Wou-Ki

Located in Missouri, MO

He learned from his grandfather that calligraphy is an art when it transmits an emotion to the person looking at it.

Category

1950s Modern Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Lush II, by Catherine Yi-Yu Cho Woo

Lush II, by Catherine Yi-Yu Cho Woo

By Catherine Yi-Yu Cho Woo

Located in Chicago, IL

Woo began her formal training in art and calligraphy in Beijing, her family moved to several cities in China and finally to Hong Kong in 1949.

Category

20th Century Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Misty Peak, by Catherine Yi-Yu Cho Woo

Misty Peak, by Catherine Yi-Yu Cho Woo

By Catherine Yi-Yu Cho Woo

Located in Chicago, IL

Woo began her formal training in art and calligraphy in Beijing, her family moved to several cities in China and finally to Hong Kong in 1949.

Category

20th Century Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Dream Like Blooms by Catherine Yi-Yu Cho Woo

Dream Like Blooms by Catherine Yi-Yu Cho Woo

By Catherine Yi-Yu Cho Woo

Located in Chicago, IL

Woo began her formal training in art and calligraphy in Beijing, her family moved to several cities in China and finally to Hong Kong in 1949.

Category

20th Century Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Felice Clerici Maiolica Oval Tray, Milan, Circa 1770-1780, Cobalt Blue
Felice Clerici Maiolica Oval Tray, Milan, Circa 1770-1780, Cobalt Blue

Felice Clerici Maiolica Oval Tray, Milan, Circa 1770-1780, Cobalt Blue

By Felice Clerici

Located in Milano, IT

The stacks of bound books and scrolls remind us of the importance of calligraphic art, writing and study, activities of fundamental importance for the literate.

Category

Antique 1770s Italian Rococo Ceramics

Materials

Maiolica

Zao Wou-ki - Moments - Original Aquatint with Hand-Signed Justification
Zao Wou-ki - Moments - Original Aquatint with Hand-Signed Justification

Zao Wou-ki - Moments - Original Aquatint with Hand-Signed Justification

By Zao Wou-Ki

Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH

Influenced by Paul Klee, Wou-Ki increasingly moved away from representational painting and turned towards a synthesis between Eastern calligraphy and European Art informel. Zao Wou-...

Category

1990s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

Materials

Aquatint

Zao Wou-Ki - Sonnets For Shakespeare - Original Print
Zao Wou-Ki - Sonnets For Shakespeare - Original Print

Zao Wou-Ki - Sonnets For Shakespeare - Original Print

By Zao Wou-Ki

Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH

Influenced by Paul Klee, Wou-Ki increasingly moved away from representational painting and turned towards a synthesis between Eastern calligraphy and European Art informel. Zao Wou...

Category

Abstract Abstract Prints

Chinese Celadon & Green Turquoise Glazed Kangxi Scholar Brush Rest
Chinese Celadon & Green Turquoise Glazed Kangxi Scholar Brush Rest

Chinese Celadon & Green Turquoise Glazed Kangxi Scholar Brush Rest

Located in Atlanta, GA

Brush rests were integral tools in the art of calligraphy and painting, holding brushes in place when not in use, while also serving as objects of contemplation.

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Carved Chinese Soapstone Water Dropper
Carved Chinese Soapstone Water Dropper

Carved Chinese Soapstone Water Dropper

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

With it, he could engage in the art of Calligraphy.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Soapstone

#45
#45

#45

By Alexandre Hogue

Located in Fairlawn, OH

#45 Ink on paper, 1970 Signed, titled, and dated in pencil by the artist One of a series of drawings, all made in 1970, which stemmed from Hogue's interest in Persian calligraphy. H...

Category

1970s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

India Ink

French Cast Iron Art Nouveau Umbrella Stand
French Cast Iron Art Nouveau Umbrella Stand

French Cast Iron Art Nouveau Umbrella Stand

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A calligraphic French Art Nouveau umbrella stand, made of cast iron enameled in a glossy oxblood red.

Category

20th Century French Art Nouveau Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron

Time Shelters Memories: Doors (Surrealist Black Philadelphia Artist)
Time Shelters Memories: Doors (Surrealist Black Philadelphia Artist)

Time Shelters Memories: Doors (Surrealist Black Philadelphia Artist)

By Roland Ayers

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Signed and dated. Exhibited: Woodmere Art Museum, 1967 Exhibition History: Roland Ayers: Calligraphy of Dreams, Woodmere Art Museum, 07/10/2021 - 10/24/2021 Artist and art educato...

Category

1970s Surrealist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink

Amsterdam (Surrealist Black Philadelphia Artist)
Amsterdam (Surrealist Black Philadelphia Artist)

Amsterdam (Surrealist Black Philadelphia Artist)

By Roland Ayers

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Signed and dated, lower right. Exhibited: Woodmere Art Museum, 1967 Exhibition History: Roland Ayers: Calligraphy of Dreams, Woodmere Art Museum, 07/10/2021 - 10/24/2021 Artist an...

Category

1960s Surrealist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Paper

Earth River Flowing (Surrealist Black Philadelphia Artist)
Earth River Flowing (Surrealist Black Philadelphia Artist)

Earth River Flowing (Surrealist Black Philadelphia Artist)

By Roland Ayers

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Exhibition History: Roland Ayers: Calligraphy of Dreams, Woodmere Art Museum, 07/10/2021 - 10/24/2021 Artist and art educator, Roland Ayers was born on July 2, 1932, the only child ...

Category

1970s Surrealist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink

The Grasses (Surrealist Black Philadelphia Artist)
The Grasses (Surrealist Black Philadelphia Artist)

The Grasses (Surrealist Black Philadelphia Artist)

By Roland Ayers

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Exhibition History: Roland Ayers: Calligraphy of Dreams, Woodmere Art Museum, 07/10/2021 - 10/24/2021 Artist and art educator, Roland Ayers was born on July 2, 1932, the only child ...

Category

1970s Surrealist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink

Untitled, Gouache & Watercolour on Paper Painting by Martin Bradley, 1962
Untitled, Gouache & Watercolour on Paper Painting by Martin Bradley, 1962

Untitled, Gouache & Watercolour on Paper Painting by Martin Bradley, 1962

By Martin Bradley

Located in Kingsclere, GB

Back in London Bradley studied oriental languages, literature and art and developed a life long fascination with the art and calligraphy of China and Japan.

Category

20th Century Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

“Marshland Artist”
“Marshland Artist”

“Marshland Artist”

Located in Southampton, NY

Lillian Grace Delevoryas (January 3, 1932 - March 6, 2018) was an American artist whose career spanned six decades. Trained in Fine Art, Calligraphy and Woodblock printing she initia...

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1990s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel, Archival Paper

Warm Field
Warm Field

Warm Field

Located in San Francisco, CA

RESUME OF KAJI ASO (cont) -2- Lectures (selected list): 2000 “Zen and Art”, Plymouth Public Library presented by Sister-City Japan Program 1998-99 Workshops of Calligraphy and sumi p...

Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Japanese Garden, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
Japanese Garden, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco

Japanese Garden, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco

By Sun Ying

Located in San Francisco, CA

Taiwan awarded him the Golden Cup Award. 1960 / 1970 He exhibited his works in Australia, Brazil, Germany, Malaysia and United States. 1974 He went to live in the United States. 1982...

Category

Late 20th Century Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Chinatown, San Francisco
Chinatown, San Francisco

Chinatown, San Francisco

By Sun Ying

Located in San Francisco, CA

Taiwan awarded him the Golden Cup Award. 1960 / 1970 He exhibited his works in Australia, Brazil, Germany, Malaysia and United States. 1974 He went to live in the United States. 1982...

Category

Late 20th Century Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Hesitation Blues (Black Surrealist Artist)
Hesitation Blues (Black Surrealist Artist)

Hesitation Blues (Black Surrealist Artist)

By Roland Ayers

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Provenance: Sheila Ayers-Whitelaw Exhibition History: Roland Ayers: Calligraphy of Dreams, Woodmere Art Museum, 07/10/2021 - 10/24/2021 Artist and art educator, Roland Ayers was bo...

Category

1960s Surrealist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Archival Paper

New York Harbor
New York Harbor

New York Harbor

By Dong Kingman

Located in Missouri, MO

Born in Oakland, California in 1911 of Chinese descent, Kingman moved to Hong Kong at age five. He studied art and calligraphy in his formative years at the Lingnan School.

Category

1940s American Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Paper

Chinese Theater, Los Angeles
Chinese Theater, Los Angeles

Chinese Theater, Los Angeles

By Dong Kingman

Located in Missouri, MO

Born in Oakland, California in 1911 of Chinese descent, Kingman moved to Hong Kong at age five. He studied art and calligraphy in his formative years at the Lingnan School.

Category

1960s American Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Old Mission Station, San Francisco, California
Old Mission Station, San Francisco, California

Old Mission Station, San Francisco, California

By Dong Kingman

Located in Missouri, MO

Born in Oakland, California in 1911 of Chinese descent, Kingman moved to Hong Kong at age five. He studied art and calligraphy in his formative years at the Lingnan School.

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1950s American Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Vitamin Txt Words in Contemporary Art
Vitamin Txt Words in Contemporary Art

Vitamin Txt Words in Contemporary Art

Located in New York, NY

With more the 500 artworks illustrated, and an introduction about the history of artists using text from ancient Chinese calligraphy to contemporary digital art, the book’s focus all...

Category

2010s Chinese Books

Materials

Paper

Plum Branches and Flowers
Plum Branches and Flowers

Plum Branches and Flowers

By Joseph O'Sickey

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Plum Branches and Flowers watercolor on wove paper, 1985 Signed and dated in pencil lower right corner From the artist's 1985 sketchbook Inspired by O'Sickey's love of Japanese and C...

Category

1980s Contemporary Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Modern Tibetan Ink Ondulations Hand-Knotted Wool & Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Modern Tibetan Ink Ondulations Hand-Knotted Wool & Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

Modern Tibetan Ink Ondulations Hand-Knotted Wool & Silk Rug by Doris Leslie Blau

By Doris Leslie Blau

Located in New York, NY

The pattern resembles spontaneous ink trails or delicate marbling, reminiscent of brushstrokes from traditional calligraphy or modern abstract art. These rhythmic “ondulations” creat...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Nepalese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

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