Calligraphy is a visual art form related to writing that is characterized by the design and execution of lettering with a broad-tipped instrument, brush, or other writing equipment. This artistic practice can be defined by the expressive, harmonious, and skillful creation of symbols in an expressive, harmonious, and skillful manner. As an art, it is appreciated for its aesthetic value and novelty, and is often used to create decorative and ornamental lettering or handwriting in the form of manuscripts, certificates, invitations, and logo designs.