Chinese Calligraphy

Chinese Calligraphy

The history of Chinese calligraphy is as long as that of China itself.  Calligraphy is one of the highest forms of Chinese art.  In studying Chinese calligraphy one must learn something of the origins of Chinese language and of how they were originally written.  However, except for those brought up in the artistic traditions of the country, its aesthetic significance seems to be very difficult to grasp.

Chinese calligraphy serves the purpose of conveying thought but also shows the 'abstract' beauty of the line. Rhythm, line, and structure are more perfectly embodied in calligraphy than in painting or sculpture.