THE ART OF CHINESE CALLIGRAPHY


Calligraphy is an art dating back to the earliest day of history, and widely practised throughout China to this day.

Although it uses Chinese words as its vehicle of expression, one does not have to know Chinese to appreciate its beauty. Because in essence, Calligraphy is an abstract art. While viewing a Western abstract painting, one does not ask, "What is it?" When viewing Chinese calligraphy, one need not ask, "What is the Chinese word?"



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