Chinese+Calligraphy

=Chinese Calligraphy= by: mathew Ferreira

=About Chinese Calligraphy= =Four Basic tools ( Four Treasures of study)=
 * ====Chinese Calligraphy is one of the highest forms of Chinese art====
 * ====It serves the purpose of expressing one's thought while also demonstrating abstract beauty of line.====
 * For each character in Chinese calligraphy there are a definite number of strokes and appointed positions for them in relation to the whole. No strokes can be added for looks or decoration.
 * An artist has to plan carefully on every stroke and have confidence in their abilities as well as a steady hand.
 * Since Chinese Calligraphy is so abstract, in the imperial era, the general assumption originated that calligraphy had the ability to reveal one’s personality. Therefore, this characteristic was used as significant criteria for selecting executives for the Imperial Court.
 * The painters of china, swiftly brushing ink and water colors on silk, were not merely to imitate nature. They set themselves a more elusive goal. This goal was to capture the spirit as well as the form of their subjects

1. Writing Brush

 * There are two types of writing brushes
 * A nib (soft brush): can be made from rabbit's hair, wool,horse hair,weasel's hair, bristles etc.
 * A Shaft (hard brush): can be made from bamboo, ivory, jade,crystal,gold,silver,porcelain,sandal,ox horn etc.

2. Ink stick

 * Have been mad from pine soot, using other procedures that include mixing with glue, steaming and molding.
 * Improved accordingly since the third treasure was invented

3. Paper

 * Became an essential part of Chinese Calligraphy
 * Is one of the most important things used in today's society

4. Ink Slab

 * People can sample the artistic charm of sculting and the ink stone's natural tints

=Differences Between Chinese Calligraphy and Western Calligraphy=

Chinese Calligraphy

 * ==== In Chinese Calligraphy they have a specific type of paper they use which is called Xuan paper. They also have a specific type of ink they use which is solid and comes n the form of a stick. ====
 * ==== Chinese look at Calligraphy as a difficult mental exercise that requires body and soul ====

Western Calligraphy

 * ==== Western calligraphy uses ink blots and dry brush strokes which is considered wrong in Chinese calligraphy. ====
 * ==== Also in western Calligraphy, Calligraphy is looked upon as a craft done mostly for fun====

=Modern Calligraphy Vs. Traditional Calligraphy=
 * ====Over the years Calligraphy has evolved====
 * Meaning of each piece of art is still the same
 * However they look different