Chinese calligraphy：the landscape beyond comparison

琴、棋、書、畫是中國古代四友，是中國古代文人終身的追求，也是一個人修身養(yǎng)性的重要手段。

Calligraphy and painting are regarded as two treasures in China.Together with Qin and Qi,they formed the four skills for a learned and elegant scholar to pursue in ancient times.They were also held as a good exercise to form one's personality.

Chinese calligraphy or Shufa,the art of writing Chinese characters,has a long history.Masters take the characters as the carrier of their thought,so there is no need to understand Chinese characters to appreciate the beauty.

Calligraphy is an important part and essence of traditional Chinese culture.It is the artistic form of Chinese writing characters,and mixes together several traditional fonts （字體）,such as regular script,seal script（篆書）,official script （隸書）,cursive hand （草書）and running hand.Today,when learning Chinese calligraphy,you will be usually taught the regular script and running hand.After attending a calligraphy class in China,you will be able to appreciate its unique techniques in simple lines and strokes （筆畫 ）.Besides,you may master the skillsofChinesecalligraphy and show othersyour beautiful hand-writing.

Chinese painting and calligraphy are almost always mentioned in the same breath,and both of them are favored by international travelers addicted to Chinese culture.Chinese painting is widely regarded as the highest form of traditional Chinese art and reflects the profound（深遠的） philosophy（哲學）.

If you are interested in learning Chinese calligraphy and painting when traveling in China,TCT can arrange you an introductory Chinese calligraphy or painting class in Beijing,Xi'an,Shanghai,Yangshuo and other cities.With the help of the teachers,you can learn about the professional methods and techniques.The Chinese painting and calligraphy lessons are also good activities for family with kids and educational tours for the students to have fun,learn something new,and lettheir imaginations run wild on the xuan paper full with creations.