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Chinese Calligraphy
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Chinese calligraphy (Brush calligraphy) is an art unique to Asian cultures. Shu
(calligraphy), Hua (painting), Qin (a string musical instrument), and Qi (a
strategic boardgame) are the four basic skills and disciplines of the Chinese
literati.
Regarded as the most abstract and sublime form of art in Chinese culture, "Shu
Fa" (calligraphy) is often thought to be most revealing of one's personality.
During the imperial era, calligraphy was used as an important criterion for
selection of executives to the Imperial court. Unlike other visual art
techniques, all calligraphy strokes are permanent and incorrigible, demanding
careful planning and confident execution. Such are the skills required for an
administrator / executive. While one has to conform to the defined structure of
words, the expression can be extremely creative. To exercise humanistic
imagination and touch under the faceless laws and regulations is also a virtue
well appreciated.
By controlling the concentration of ink, the thickness and adsorptivity of the
paper, and the flexibility of the brush, the artist is free to produce an
infinite variety of styles and forms. In contrast to western calligraphy,
diffusing ink blots and dry brush strokes are viewed as a natural impromptu
expression rather than a fault. While western calligraphy often pursue font-like
uniformity, homogeneity of characters in one size is only a craft. To the
artist, calligraphy is a mental exercise that coordinates the mind and the body
to choose the best styling in expressing the content of the passage. It is a
most relaxing yet highly disciplined exercise indeed for one's physical and
spiritual well being. Historically, many calligraphy artists were well-known for
their longevity.
Brush calligraphy is not only loved and practiced by Chinese. Koreans and
Japanese equally adore calligraphy as an important treasure of their heritage.
Many Japanese schools still have the tradition of having a student contest of
writing big characters during beginning of a new school year. A biannual
gathering commemorating the Lanting Xu by Wang Xi Zhi (The most famous Chinese
calligrapher in Jin dynasty, ) is said to be held ceremonially in Japan. There
is a national award of Wang Xi Zhi prize for the best calligraphy artist. Not
too long ago, Korean government officials were required to excel in calligraphy.
The office of Okinawa governor still displays a large screen of Chinese
calligraphy as a dominating decor.
In the West, Picasso and Matisse are two artists who openly declared the
influence by Chinese calligraphy on their works.
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