epigraphy

/ih-pig-ruh-fee/US // ɪˈpɪg rə fi //UK // (ɪˈpɪɡrəfɪ) //

书法,书法学,书法作品,书法艺术

Definitions

n.名词 noun

1
- : the study or science of epigraphs or inscriptions, especially of ancient inscriptions.
- : inscriptions collectively.

Its date, as indicated by the character of the epigraphy, in the opinion of the most eminent critics, is about the year 400.
The true form of the letter is given by Mr. Roberts, Greek Epigraphy, p. 109.
The variety which is so conspicuous in the architectural construction of the pyramids is also to be found in their epigraphy.
The geography and topography of ancient lands, anthropology and ethnology, archaeology and epigraphy contribute to its material.
Having weakened his eyesight by the study of documents of the middle ages, he turned his attention to epigraphy and numismatics.