China's calligraphy is an ancient art of writing Chinese characters. With pen, ink and paper as the main tools, it develops with the emergence and evolution of Chinese characters. After more than 3,000 years, it has become a representative symbol of China culture, and was included in the intangible cultural heritage of mankind in 2009.
Calligraphy is an artistic expression of the unique beauty of words in China and neighboring countries and regions deeply influenced by China culture. Including China calligraphy, Mongolian calligraphy, Arabic calligraphy and English calligraphy. His China Calligraphy is a unique traditional Chinese character art in China.
Calligraphy in a broad sense refers to the writing rules of characters and symbols. In other words, calligraphy refers to writing with its brushwork, structure and composition according to the characteristics and significance of words, making it a beautiful work of art. China's calligraphy is an original performance art of the Han nationality, which is known as: silent poetry, invisible dance; Paintings without pictures, silent music, etc.
Other national intangible cultural heritage:
1, Kunqu opera
Kunqu Opera is one of the oldest existing operas in China, which originated in the Ming Dynasty (14-17th century). During Jiajing period, Wei Liangfu and others absorbed local folk tunes such as Haiyan and Yiyang to enrich them. This kind of tune was euphemistically called "Ink and Wash Music" by Xu Shu.
Accompaniment instruments include flute, flute, sheng, pipa, drum, board and gong. Mainly singing legendary scripts. The performance pays attention to graceful movements, strong dance and unique style.
2. Guqin art
Guqin is the most representative solo instrument in China, which has a history of more than 3,000 years in China. Its performance is a symbol of elegance and status, so it has become an elite art of nobles and literati, rather than a performing art for the public.
In fact, guqin is closely related to the history of China literati, because it is one of the qualities of "piano, chess, calligraphy and painting" that China literati need, and ranks first among them.
3. China seal cutting
China seal cutting is a unique carving art with stone as the main material, carving knife as the tool and Chinese characters as the expression form. It developed from the ancient seal making technology in China, and has a history of more than 3,000 years.
It not only emphasizes the brushwork and structure of China's calligraphy, but also highlights the one-inch square seal cutting, exhibition skills and free artistic expression in expressing emotions, which is deeply loved by China literati and ordinary people.
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