Chinesecalligraphy(IntangibleCulturalHeritage)(中国书法)

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Chinese calligraphy (Intangible Cultural
Heritage)(中国书法)
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 – even the
rocky walls of cliffs – 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. 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.