Calligraphy, literally "beautiful writing," has been appreciated as an art form in many different cultures throughout the world, but the stature of calligraphy in Chinese culture is unmatched. In ...

Write your name — over and over. You’ll be surprised what you learn. By Jerrine Tan At the start of my first lesson in Chinese calligraphy, my teacher told me to write my name. After I ...

One of the beautiful things about it, especially Chinese calligraphy, is that it has a hidden meaning. You need patience to uncover its beauty,” she reflected. “Our ancestors took thousands of ...

The Cicadas Chinese Calligraphy Club draws upon ancient tradition to write a new chapter at UCLA. Founded in 2021, the student-run organization provides a space for like-minded Bruins to develop ...

These parallel traditions — Chinese calligraphy and Jewish sofrut — offer a deep common ground for intercultural dialogue. Both see writing as an ethical act. Both treat the written word as alive.

Wang then came to the U.S. as a visiting professor at Minnesota University from 1989 to 1991, where he was able to teach Chinese calligraphy while also experimenting with Western art forms.

Auctions Ancient Chinese Scroll Sparks Auction Frenzy—And an Eye-Watering Final Bid. The 700-year-old cursive-script calligraphy by Rao Jie sold for $32 million after a heated bidding war.

Bong Wai Chen's calligraphy and artwork will be on display until Oct. 27 at the Portland Chinatown Museum. Pictured is Bong Wai Chen's "The Virtue of Hui" on rice paper, which was gifted to his ...