Chinese calligraphy is a traditional art form unique to China. It uses brushes, ink, paper, and inkstones as tools to express the beauty of Chinese characters through writing.
Five Styles of Calligraphy
- Seal Script – Ancient and elegant, used for seals
- Clerical Script – Broad and dignified, popular in the Han Dynasty
- Regular Script – Standard and neat, the standard for modern writing
- Running Script – Smooth and natural, between regular and cursive
- Cursive Script – Bold and unrestrained, highly artistic
Four Treasures of the Study
Brush, ink, paper, and inkstone are the essential tools for calligraphy, known as the “Four Treasures of the Study.”