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Much more than simple script
March 27, 2011, Sunday
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CHINESE calligraphy has always been more than simply a tool for communication, incorporating as it does the element of artistry for which the practice is still valued in an age of ballpoint pens and computers.
Indeed, calligraphy is no longer the basic tool of intellectuals and officials but has become the preserve of professional artisans and amateur enthusiasts. Whether they are recording information or simply creating beautiful forms, calligraphers' brushes are used to ink five different styles of script, known as "seal," "official," "cursive," "running" and "regular." The art may appear on any writing surface but it is especially common on letters, scrolls, works of literature and fan coverings. Today, in addition to traditional master-apprentice instruction, calligraphy is also taught at school. In its distinctive Chinese form, calligraphy offers an important channel for the appreciation of traditional culture and for arts education. In 2009, Chinese calligraphy was inscribed on UNESCO's representative list of Intangible Culture Heritage.
Indeed, calligraphy is no longer the basic tool of intellectuals and officials but has become the preserve of professional artisans and amateur enthusiasts. Whether they are recording information or simply creating beautiful forms, calligraphers' brushes are used to ink five different styles of script, known as "seal," "official," "cursive," "running" and "regular." The art may appear on any writing surface but it is especially common on letters, scrolls, works of literature and fan coverings. Today, in addition to traditional master-apprentice instruction, calligraphy is also taught at school. In its distinctive Chinese form, calligraphy offers an important channel for the appreciation of traditional culture and for arts education. In 2009, Chinese calligraphy was inscribed on UNESCO's representative list of Intangible Culture Heritage.
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