There are three systems for the calligraphy level examination, one is the China calligraphy level examination sponsored by Beijing Education Examinations Institute, the other is the calligraphy level examination sponsored by the Art Development Center of the Ministry of Culture, and the other is the social calligraphy level examination sponsored by the Calligraphers Association. The former was approved by the education department, while the latter was approved by the Ministry of Culture.
Calligraphy test requirements:
1. Instruments required by candidates for the exam: pen, ink, paper, felt, pen washer, measuring ruler and writing tools. When there is seal script creation in the skill examination, you can use the seal script dictionary.
2. Test pen: writing brush. In addition, pens, signature pens and pencils with blue and black handwriting are needed (used to fill in candidates' information such as name, grade, title number and age in the lower right corner of the back of the work).
3. Paper for works: white rice paper (no content on paper) is used. Before the exam, it is decided according to the paper specifications of the reported grade, and the number shall not exceed 10. Unnecessary specifications of works can be customized.
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