Chinese Calligraphy has been used for thousands of years and is still being used this day. The amazing thing about seeing Chines
e calligraphy is that it can be admired by all people because you don't have to understand to appreciate it. Just from a glance, many things can be determined like the speed of which each section was drawn. 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 can appear anywhere from rock walls, scrolls, literature, to even fan covers. Today calligraphy is also taught at some schools. Many ceremonies that mark national celebrations and religious rituals incorporate the practice and calligraphy has itself proved influential on modern art, architecture and design. In its distinctive Chinese form, calligraphy offers an important channel for the appreciation of traditional culture and for arts education. It is also a source of pride and pleasure for the Chinese people and embodies important aspects of the country’s intellectual and artistic heritage.
