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Do you know anything about this topic? Share your expertise with our thousands of visitors each day by submitting your quality, informative 'Chinese Calligraphy' article, and if you become a member we will pay you for your unique and original work (note that all submissions are reviewed by our editors). Your Chinese Calligraphy Guide is Michael Russell. Recent articles submitted to your independent guide to Chinese Calligraphy 1. Introduction To Calligraphy - By: Paul Hood The ancient art of Calligraphy originated from the Chinese culture which is regarded as the most sublime form of art. It is not only a practical technique for writing Chinese characters, but also a unique Oriental art of expression and a branch of learning or discipline as well. As a branch of learn... Featured ArticleChinese Wedding Custom 4 - Using The Chinese Calendar To Select Auspicious Dates Such a dilemma!You don't want to consult the temple medium or fortune teller for an auspicious wedding date. But you need to select one quickly to please your parents.Perhaps you think it is too superstitious to believe a date will have any effect on your wedded bliss.But your parents are not. They think it is most important that they select an auspicious date to ensure a successful marriage for you. They feel you are ungracious for objecting to th ...
Read full story 2. Where Did Calligraphy Originate From? - By: Jerry Hall Chinese calligraphy, like the script itself, began with the hieroglyphs and, over the long ages of evolution, has developed various styles and schools, constituting an important part of the heritage of national culture. Calligraphy is an art dating back to the earliest day of ... 3. What Sets Chinese Painting Apart From Western Painting - By: Ernesto Apomayta Because of different instruments, materials and cultural background, Chinese paintings have their own image and content in comparison to other types of paintings. Unique appearance of Chinese Painting owes much to the use of the Chinese writing brush and the Chinese paper (rice an... 4. Chinese Relatives - By: Wong Yee Lee Chinese relatives It may be interesting to know that, unlike western system, in China, we have different appellation for different relatives in a family. This is obviously good practice in order to tell who we are referring to in a conversation though some people may think otherwise!br /... 5. University Of International Relations In Beijing - By: Grace Wu As China is exerting an increasing impact upon the world, more and more people from all over the world are attracted to learn its language and experience the culture. As the political and cultural center of China, Beijing has welcomed thousands of international friends from all walks of life to star... 6. Chinese Plants - By: Wong Yee Lee Chinese Plants Chinese people value trees and flowers as much as westerners do. Plum flowers are fragrant and beautiful. They were once the national flower. On the RMB50 cents coins you can see plum flowers on the side. Chrysanthemum flowers symbolizes a strong life... 7. Studying At University Of International Relations, Beijing China - By: Grace Wu As China is exerting an increasing impact upon the world, more and more people from all over the world are attracted to learn its language and experience the culture. As the political and cultural center of China, Beijing has welcomed thousands of international friends from all walks of life to star... 8. Gifts In Chinese Culture - By: Wong Yee Lee Gifts in Chinese Culture Chinese people have their own culture when it comes to giving friends or relatives presents. When it is a new-born baby, usually jade or silver bracelet or necklace would be good, particularly ones which can make the clinging sound so it will make some... 9. Chinese Dining Etiquette - By: Wong Yee Lee Chinese Dining Etiquette At Chinese meal times, Chinese people use a round or square table. Person of the most importance would usually take the seat the farthest away from the door whilst the youngest or the person of the least importance would take the seat closest to the door. br... 10. Breakfast In Hong Kong - By: Wong Yee Lee Breakfast in Hong Kong All people in the world know the importance of eating breakfast and every country has their traditional breakfast for its people. English people have their fried eggs, beans, bacon and mushrooms. Pakistan people have their chapattis. Chinese people have their noodle... 11. Second Wedding Anniversary Gift - By: Michael Russell Those who follow tradition know that the second wedding anniversary gift is cotton. Although the first thing that might spring into your mind is cotton sheets or a cotton pillow there is a whole host of innovative ideas that make a great gift. When you are considering a second wedding ann... 12. Where Did Chopsticks Come From? - By: Jin Huang In much of Asia, especially the so-called "rice bowl" cultures of China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam, food is usually eaten with chopsticks. Chopsticks are two long, thin, usually tapered, pieces of wood. Bamboo is the most common material, but they are also be made of various... 13. The Story Of The 12 Animal Zodiac In China - By: Wong Yee Lee One day, Tian Di (The God Above) wanted to manage all animals on earth. He took out 12 chairs and told the cat to tell 11 other animals to go to the sky palace. When the cat told the ox about it, the rat overheard the news. The rat was very angry and he ran as fast as he ... 14. The Story Of The 12 Animals Zodiac In China - By: Wong Yee Lee The story of the 12 animals zodiac in China One day, Tian Di (The God Above) wanted to manage all animals on earth. He took out 12 chairs and told the cat to tell 11 other animals to go to the sky palace. When the cat told the ox about it, the rat overheard the news. The rat w... 15. Making Chinese Tea - By: Wong Yee Lee Chinese Tea Chinese tea - water quality The quality of tea is controlled by the quality of the water. It was said in ancient China that water is the mother of tea. There are three categories of water: best is water from a hill, average is water from the river, bottom is water f... 16. Important Chinese Festivals - By: Wong Yee Lee Chinese New Year/Lunar New Year (January/February) It is usually in the winter of a year. The exact date would follow the one in Lunar Calendar. Entering the New Year month, every family would clean and tidy both the inside and the outside of their houses. New Ye... 17. Chinese Marriage - By: Wong Yee Lee Chinese Marriage In ancient China, a man could have as many concubines as possible after the first wife. It was possible that the youngest concubine would be a teenager while the husband could be an ancient old man. Poor families sold their young daughters to rich families just because t... 18. Chinese Pregnancy - By: Wong Yee Lee Chinese Pregnancy Traditionally in China, when once people got married, they would immediately get ready for having a baby. That is why symbolic things such as dolls or lotus seeds would be put on the beds of the newly weds on their wedding day so as to bring in the meaning of having a ba... 19. Hong Kong Street Food - By: Wong Yee Lee Hong Kong Street Food If you have visited Hong Kong in the past, you should have tried the typical HK street food stalls and had a taste of the famous curry fish balls there. If you haven't, then you must make sure you will try it the next time you are there. What is so special... 20. Painting Philosophy Of Peruvian Artist - By: Ernesto Apomayta Life I paint with an emphasis on expressing LIFE (the spirit and the soul) which is the expression of my love for the natural world and its creatures. From the heart of my Incan cultural comes my love and respect for nature. I honor my love of nature and man by ... 21. The Art Of Japanese Calligraphy - By: Jerry Hall Traditional Japanese calligraphy is both formalized and exact. While artistic expression and genius are necessary, they are also confined within the technical excellence required by this very standardized art form. There are many calligraphic societies in Japan. The work on th... 22. Shanghai Experience - By: Wong Yee Lee Shanghai experience Recently I had a chance to spend four days in Shanghai. It was a wonderful experience and I was not at all surprised to see that Shanghai is really a city which is developing itself prosperously and positively. I was staying in a three-star hotel in which yo... 23. Chinese Landscape Painting - By: Michael Russell On a recent trip to China, I was lucky enough to see some fine examples of Chinese landscape painting. Art is much revered in China and they are very proud of the masters of the ancient past. Museums and galleries take great care in preserving and displaying beautiful paintings. I was also able to s... 24. Dragon Boat Festival - By: Wong Yee Lee Dragon Boat Festival - a historic festival originated since 277BC in ancient China. Whenever we think of Dragon Boat Festival, everybody must think of dragon boat competition and the festival dumpling. Dragon Boat Festival falls on the fifth day of the fifth month of the Chinese Lunar Ca... 25. Geisha Girls - By: Wong Yee Lee Here you can find some details about Geisha Girls. What is Geisha?Gei is arts or performance while Sha means people. They are the professional hostesses to entertain guests who are nothing like prostitutes. It is said that Geisha started in the 11th century when there were dancers for the... Please feel free to submit your quality, informative article for our readers. |
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| Large Brush - Stationery Chinese, Japanese and Koreans have used the brush for thousands of years to write and paint. These are good brushes for the regular script, a popular style of Chinese calligraphy, a must for beginners. Most calligraphers start with practicing the regular script, which is regarded as the very basic. Goat's hair bristles. Size 8 inches. Product type: Stationery... |
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