Introduction

The Chinese calligraphy is Chinese character written art. From as the angle which depends on looked take the Chinese character, The Chinese calligraphy is one kind of very unique visual art, But this kind of distinctive quality does not hinder not to know the Chinese character. The Chinese character is in the Chinese calligraphy important attribute, because the Chinese calligraphy is produces in the Chinese culture, develops, But the Chinese character is one of Chinese culture basic essential factors. Take the Chinese character as the backing, Is the Chinese calligraphy distinguishes between other type calligraphy main symbols.

The calligraphy is an art which China be locallies born, Glorious has own, the deep tradition. In ancient times of China, the calligraphy has the extremely high participation degree, the general intellectuals all pay the varying degree the diligently study calligraphy, has produced many Chinese calligraphers . All appeared many calligraphers since the Qin and Han Dynasty's each dynasty,the imperial family, the aristocrat and the writer can collect the outstanding work, In addition, he Chinese calligraphy has the theory system which rich, the integrity, inherits. This indicated the calligraphy in China ancient times already was a very mature art.

In the ancient history of China, the Chinese characters were used to record history. Besides that, they also became the Chinese calligraphy. Chinese calligraphy was one kind of art that shows the special feature of Chinese culture. It was a very important part of Chinese culture. Chinese calligraphy was the art of writing in Chinese, and some people would say that the Chinese characters were the history of Chinese calligraphy. Modern times, people usually learn seal script, official script, cursive, standard script of handwriting, and running handwriting, so people think that there are only five types of Chinese calligraphy. Actually, it took very long time for the development of the chirography. The earliest Chinese character be discovered was oracle-bone scripture. Later on, bronze inscription was discovered. After that, those five types of handwriting of Chinese calligraphies were created base on the previous characters.

There are two benefits from practicing Chinese calligraphy. First, it requires people to focus and put all his attention on the writing. Therefore, it shaped one's mentality. In addition, people will have satisfaction and feel very happy when they can write the Chinese characters beautifully. It is good for people's health. Second, it helps to develop people's ability to appreciate the beautiful of the art works. In fact, Chinese calligraphy itself is an art work. People's handwriting and the ability to appreciate of beautiful of the art works will be much better if they practice and learn more about Chinese calligraphy.