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Calligraphy

As the art of writing Chinese characters, Chinese calligraphy, or shufa, is closely related to the latter in its formation and development, boasting as long a history as that of China itself. It is one of the highest forms of Chinese art, serving the purpose of conveying thoughts while also showcasing abstract beauty of lines.

Chinese Script

· Development of Chinese Script

· Origin of Chinese Characters

· Liu Shu

· Chinese Characters Abroad

· Grapheme of Characters and Chinese Way of Thinking

Chinese Characters and Culture

· Couplet

· Chinese Seal Cutting

· Chinese Characters and Buddhism

· Chinese Characters and Riddles

· Chinese Characters and Architecture

Calligraphy Introduction

· History of Chinese Calligraphy

· Characteristics of Calligraphy

· Calligraphic Schools

· Four Treasures of the Study

· Calligraphy and Painting

· Calligraphy and Preserving Health

Calligraphy Elites

· Wang Xizhi

· Zhong Yao

· Wang Xianzhi

· Zhang Xu

· Yan Zhenqing

· Liu Gongquan

· Ouyang Xun

· Four Calligraphers

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