Chinese Calligraphy in Xian
About Chinese Calligraphy
Chinese Calligraphy is the art of writing Chinese characters. It is one of the most ancient arts as old as the invention of Chinese characters. Tools for Chinese calligraphy are not the common pens or paper but the unique writing brush, rice paper (Xuan paper), Chinese ink and ink stone. Well written calligraphy is not only aesthetical, but, some say, with the calligraphist's soul in it. (Read more in Chinese Characters & Aesthetical Calligraphy.)
beautiful Chinese calligraphy
a poem written by a famous poet - Du Mu
The Greatest Calligraphy Works in Xi'an
Chinese Calligraphy can be characterized into many traditional schools, among them Changan (the historic name of Xian) school is one of the most influential schools. Since the ancient time, many calligraphy masterpieces of who regarded as the greatest calligraphists were carved on stone steles. This tradition provides people living today a chance to appreciate these precious culture legacies.
Xian Forest of Stone Steles Museum, initially established in AD 1087, has some of the most valuable calligraphy collections in China. You will see some of the greatest Chinese calligraphy art including the works of Wang Xizhi (303 AD – 361 AD, whose works are regarded as the highest artistic value) and Yan Zhenqing (709 AD – 785 AD, who is regarded as the most influential calligraphist in Chinese history).
Recommended China Tours with Calligraphy Appreciation in Xian:
COT-XAT-N12: 3 Days Xian Local Cultural Tour
