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World Calligraphy Day: Art by Mughal Artist

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 | Karl Cole

As a person who was taught cursive writing in grade school, and who everyday writes in cursive to present my blogs, articles, and art historical content, I can vouch that I am a full-on calligraphy Lo ...

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Hierarchical Size

Tuesday, October 14, 2014 | Karl Cole

Hierarchy is the level of importance allotted to an object, or, for the sake of this posting, a person. Hierarchical size deals with the principle of design known as proportion. Proportion has to do w ...

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