chinese calligraphy
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learning traditional calligraphy
Chinese Calligraphy
The brush is the traditional writing implement in Chinese calligraphy. The body of the brush can be made from either bamboo, or rarer materials such as red sandalwood, glass, ivory, silver, and gold. The head of the brush can be made from the hair (or feathers) of a wide variety of animals, including the weasel, rabbit, deer, chicken, duck, goat, pig, tiger, wolf, etc. Calligraphy brushes are widely considered as an extension of the calligrapher’s arm.
Today, calligraphy may also be done using a pen, but pen calligraphy does not enjoy the same prestige as traditional brush calligraphy.
Paperweights are used to hold down paper. A paperweight is often placed at the top of all but the largest pages to prevent slipping; for smaller pieces the left hand is also placed at the bottom of the page for support. Paperweights come in several types: some are oblong wooden blocks carved with calligraphic or pictorial designs; others are essentially small sculptures of people or animals.
Master Chen Shiyu is the Master in Huilong Temple teaching Wudang Calligraphy, including ancient taoist words and phrases. Master Chen Shiyu is teaching personally every calligraphy class and gives every student the full attention that is required to understand this traditional art.
Calligraphy has a lot of similarities and the sensibility of Tai Chi. Learning Tai Chi is highly recommended when attending calligraphy classes at Master Chen Shiyu’s school.
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