The graceful, fluid and rich style of the traditional Chinese
calligraphy mesmerizes you with its beauty and enigmatic quality.
The abstract beauty and aesthetic charm of Chinese calligraphy
makes it one of the most revered art forms of China.
Calligraphy basically means "beautiful writing," and Chinese
calligraphy has always been considered as an important way of
expressing the mysteries of nature and beauty.
Chinese calligraphy believes in conveying a thought, an idea, or
a message in a beautifully executed painting-like
representation.
The age old art of Chinese calligraphy adds a dash of colorful
brilliance to the splendid and rich Chinese culture.
Rulers of the several Chinese dynasties encouraged the art of
calligraphy that is practiced as an important art form in China
till date.
Those who are adept at the art of Chinese calligraphy have a
special style of holding and handling the brush and grid the ink in
a typical style that has been passed on from one generation to the
next.
There have been great artists in the history of China who were
experts in the art of calligraphy and were usually patronized by
the rulers of China. Some of the historical figures who contributed
to the art of Chinese calligraphy are Wang Duo or Shiqiao who lived
during the rule of the Ming dynasty; Yang Fa lived during the rule
of the Qing dynasty and Zhang Zuyi who lived during the Han
era.
Chinese calligraphy was used to express emotions, ideas,
thoughts and was used as a tool for enhancing the charm of a poetic
pieces, songs etc. This elegant art form is more than 2,000 years
old.
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