History of Calligraphy

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The Four Great Calligraphers of the Tang Dynasty: Masters of Tang Calligraphy

Explore the Four Great Calligraphers of the Tang Dynasty and their profound influence on Chinese calligraphy through their unique styles and legacies!

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Japanese and Chinese Calligraphy Paper: Material Diversity and Characteristics

Discover the vital role of paper in calligraphy and painting, where quality materials like kozo and Xuan enhance artistic expression and technique.

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The Artistry of Wu Changshuo (呉昌碩)

Explore Wu Changshuo, a master calligrapher whose innovative style revolutionized modern Chinese calligraphy and left a lasting legacy.

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Wang Xizhi (王羲之): The Sage of Calligraphy

Discover Wang Xizhi, a master calligrapher whose innovative styles and "Preface to the Lanting Gathering" shaped Chinese calligraphy for generations.

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Sari Fujiwara (藤原佐理): A Master Calligrapher of Japanese Calligraphy

Explore Fujiwara Sari's legacy as a master calligrapher from the Nara and Heian periods, whose innovative style significantly shaped Japanese calligraphy.

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Emperor Saga (嵯峨天皇) and Japanese Calligraphy (Shodo)

Explore how Emperor Saga influenced Japanese calligraphy during the Nara period, fostering artistic innovation and cultural flourishing.

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The Richness of Kanji: Unveiling the Five Font Styles

5 styles as Kanji (Chinese characters) styles: “楷書 (Square style)”, “行書 (Running　style)”, “草書 (Cursive style)”, “隷書 (Clerical style)”, and “篆書 (Seal style)”. Even one character can be written in a variety of styles.This article introduces all the 5 styles so that you can experience the richness of Kanji character expression.

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Kukai 空海: Unraveling a Founder of Japanese Calligraphy

“空海 (Kukai)” is the founder of the “真言宗 (Shingon sect of Buddhism)”, which brought esoteric Buddhism to Japan. He was one of “三筆 (Sanpitsu)”, the three famous ancient calligraphers. This article describes Kukai's contributions to calligraphy.

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Calligraphy Essential tools: A Closer Look at the Four Treasures

The most essential tools and materials for calligraphy are　inkstones, brushes, ink, and paper. These 4 tools and materials are called “文房四宝(Bumbo-shiho)”, which means 4 treasures of Shodo. These tools and materials are the most important stationery in calligraphy. This article　introduces these 4 tools and materials.

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The Timeless Artistry: A Journey through the History of Japanese Calligraphy

It is necessary to mention about the introduction of characters from China to Japan when we talk about origin of Japanese calligraphy. The Chinese characters, Kanji, has been used in China since around the 3rd century B.C., but Japan didn’t have characters at that time.

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