Calligraphy Story

For over 5,000 years, Chinese calligraphy (书法, shūfǎ) has been more than just writing—it’s a dance of ink and soul. Revered as China’s highest visual art form, it fuses philosophy, poetry, and brushwork into silent symphonies. Let’s trace its evolution, styles, and masters. Origins: Bones, Bronze & the Birth of Characters (c. 1600 BCE) Chinese calligraphy began with anci...