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Oriental culture is very proud of its exquisite Chinese calligraphy. A
bit like Chinese painting, calligraphy has the influence to elicit emotions
through a mélange of form and design. Calligraphy is a palpable representation
of the spoken language. Divided into six basic characteristics, which
are namely 'hsiang hsing', 'chih shih', 'hui yi', 'hsing sheng', 'chia
chieh', and 'chuan chu', these methods of composition are ascribed as
the 'LIU SHU' or 'SIX WRITING METHODS'.
Using brush pens,
inksticks, paper, and inkslabs, Chinese calligraphers have perfected numerous
calligraphic styles through the medium of lines. Again, the repletion
of different styles can be classified into five basic categories: 'Chuan
shu', 'Li shu', K'ai shu', 'Hsing shu', and 'Ts'ao shu'.
Chinese calligraphy
also has its name in history, together with traditional Chinese painting.
Calligraphic works are found everywhere. They could be on scrolls, office
signs, buildings, monuments, stone inscriptions, and so forth. Now, calligraphers
are often labeled as artists and produce works like poems, lyrics, couplets,
or letters. It is believed that Calligraphy can bring physical and spiritual
gains to users, and is a good training tool in discipline, patience, and
persistence.
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