For 10 points, name this art of fancy penmanship.
This art form was used to commemorate the Orchid Pavilion Gathering in the Lan·ting·ji Xu ["shew"] by Wang Xizhi ["see jee"]. In Islamic lands, this art form passed through styles like naskh and kufic. Eight rules for making art of this kind are mnemonically derived from the word "Yong" in a variety of this art form called shu·fa ["SHOO fah"]. In the Islamic world, this art form's most common motif is the (*) basmala. In China, this art form follows strict rules concerning stroke order. In the West, this art was often combined with miniature painting to make large "initials." This is the premiere visual art in Islam, since depictions of humans are forbidden. For 10 points, name this art of fancy penmanship.
This art form was used to commemorate the Orchid Pavilion Gathering in the Lan·ting·ji Xu ["shew"] by Wang Xizhi
calligraphy [prompt on writing; prompt on penmanship until it’s mentioned; prompt on any answer that indicates making a book, manuscript, etc.] &lt;JR&gt;