Chinese calligraphy
...terious and appeal to both eyes and the mind. People can appreciate the composition of painting, the content of literature, the flexible shape of dancing and the rhythm of music from calligraphy works. They can also see the character, education level and experience of the calligraphy. Calligraphy gives people a completely new world. Having a look at excellent calligraphy works, people will forget their tiredness and unhappiness for their immersion in it. The process of admiring is a process from which people can strengthen their aesthetic ability. Calligraphy embraces a lot of knowledge. It is not a separated art but the soul of Chinese fine art. Calligraphy manifests the basic characteristics of all Chinese arts. Traditional Chinese painting is similar in handling brush and ink to calligraphy. Ancient Chinese sculpture was also influenced by calligraphy in that its defining characteristic lay in the composition of lines, and its decorative function is derived from the Zhuanshu and Lishu in Chinese calligraphy. Chinese architecture adheres to the calligraphy rules of symmetry and balance, and the design of Chinese gardens, pavilions and temples all reflect the structural rules and rhythms of calligraphy. The development of Chinese handicrafts and folk arts, too, have been influenced by calligraphy to some extent. Since famous calligraphy works are almost from ancient times in the form of Buddhist Scripture, literary works, official documents and so on, it¡¯s necessary for people to learn more about the literature, history, politics and other things. In that case, people can understand calligraphy works well. So learning and admiring calligraphy is a process of knowledge accumulation. Calligraphy is also good for people¡¯s health. It¡¯s a kind of exercise. Maybe someone will say: it¡¯s not...