A total of 550 calligraphers from 35 countries participated in the third international calligraphy competition organized by IRCICA in 1996, with 1200 works presented in 14 categories of calligraphic styles. 97 participants from 26 countries were awarded prizes and mentions. This catalogue comprises the images of 76 award winning plates. The catalogue also lists the names and addresses of the award winners, including the winners of incentive prizes, to encourage communications among calligraphers.
