Calligraphy improves creativity, memory, says expert

“Calligraphy helps to improve creativity among students,” opined Jyoti Calligraphy founder Namita R Rao.

She was speaking as a resource person at a two-day workshop on calligraphy organised by the department of Postgraduate Studies in English at Field Marshal K M Cariappa College recently. “Overdependency on technology, has made the process of writing mechanical.”

“As everything is readily available on computer, the students do not use their creativity much. Good handwriting is an art and improves one’s writing skills and creativity. Practicing calligraphy will bring a positive effect in the minds and also improves memory. Calligraphy is also a good hobby,” she said.

College Principal Dr Chowrira Jagat Thimmaiah stressed on the need for students to involve in creative works. The National Education Policy 2020 too focuses on skill improvement.

Head of Department of Postgraduate Studies in English Dr Nayana Kashyap, lecturer Soor Sabha, Chinnappa B G and others took part in the workshop.