Calligraphy Quote by Katherine Dunn
“My handwriting was nothing to write home about, and I had this idea that calligraphy was like taking Latin in high school: that it was one of the bricks, the building bricks, that you had to understand about the forms of writing.”
About This Quote
Handwriting is presented as a foundational skill, akin to learning Latin, essential for understanding the structure of writing.
In simple terms: Handwriting is a basic building block of writing, like learning Latin.
Master the fundamentals of writing.
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When to use this quote
- Classroom teaching
- personal learning
- artistic practice
- design work
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How essential is handwriting in the digital age?
- What other foundational skills shape writing?
The analogy may not hold for all learners or cultures.