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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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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