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Chinese calligraphy is a form of calligraphy widely practiced in China and revered in the Chinese cultural sphere, which often includes Japan, Taiwan, Korea and Vietnam. The calligraphic tradition of East Asia originated and developed from China. There is a general standardization of the various styles of calligraphy in this tradition. Chinese calligraphy and ink and wash painting are closely related, since they are accomplished using similar tools and techniques. Chinese painting and calligraphy distinguish themselves from other cultural arts because they emphasize motion and are charged with dynamic life. According to Stanley-Baker, "Calligraphy is sheer life experienced through energy in motion that is registered as traces on silk or paper, with time and rhythm in shifting space its main ingredients." Calligraphy has also led to the development of many forms of art in China, including seal carving, ornate paperweights, and inkstones. ==Definition and classification == ;Names The local name for calligraphy is ''Shūfǎ'' 書法 in China, literally "the way/method/law of writing";〔書 being here used as in 楷书/楷書, etc, and meaning "writing style".〕 ''Shodō'' in Japan, literally "the way/principle of writing"; and ''Seoye (서예)'' 書藝 in Korea, literally "the skill/criterion of writing". The calligraphy of Chinese characters is an important and appreciated aspect of Chinese culture. Chinese calligraphy is normally regarded as one of the "arts" (Chinese 藝術 ) in the countries where it is practiced. ;As a practice As a discipline calligraphy is, at the basic level, a pursuit －書法 , "the rules of writing Han characters"〔Shu Xincheng 舒新城, ed. Cihai (辭海 "Sea of Words"). 3 vols. Shanghai: Zhonghua. 1936.〕－ focused on writing well. Students aim to obtain the writing characteristics of exemplary pieces of writing. Elementary school students practice calligraphy in this way, as do elders practicing temporary calligraphy, without aspiring to artistic creation. ;As an art Calligraphy is also considered an art － 藝術/艺术 , a relatively recent word meaning "art",〔(田蘊章《每日一題每日一字》 ) - Internet video series on Chinese calligraphy〕 where works are appreciated more or only for their aesthetic qualities. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Chinese calligraphy」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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