Chinese calligraphy is considered not just
"beautiful handwriting" but also an art that is
appreciated primarily for its aesthetic qualities.
For examples of the various sripts used see
Styles of Chinese Calligraphy.
For more general information see
Suggested Readings.
Chinese transcriptions and translations courtesy of
Daniel von Brighoff unless otherwise noted. Some
transcriptions may use the simpfied form of Chinese rather
than the traditional form.
In all cases the metadata describes the original
work, not the digital reproduction.
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