In China, calligraphy is referred to as shūfǎ or fǎshū (書法/书法, 法書/法书), literally 'way/method/law of writing'; shodō (書道) in Japan … See more

The ink brush, ink, paper, and inkstone are essential implements of Chinese calligraphy. They are known together as the Four Treasures of the Study. In addition to these four … See more

Traditionally, the bulk of the study of calligraphy is composed of copying strictly exemplary works from the apprentice's master or from reputed calligraphers, thus learning them by rote. The master showing the 'right way' to draw items, which the apprentice have to … See more

Oracle bone script
Oracle bone script was an early form of Chinese characters written on animals' bones. Written on See more

Ancient China
Chinese characters can be retraced to 4000 BC signs (Lu & Aiken 2004).
In 2003, at the site of Xiaoshuangqiao, about 20 km south … See more

The shape, size, stretch, and type of hair in the brush, the color and density of the ink, as well as the absorptive speed and surface texture of the … See more

While appreciating calligraphy depends on individual preferences, there are established traditional rules and those who repeatedly … See more