In ancient times, calligraphy was mainly used for writing records and transmitting information. With the passage of time, calligraphy has gradually evolved into an art form with aesthetic significance and cultural value. In the Han Dynasty, calligraphy began to be valued, and some famous calligraphers and calligraphers appeared, such as Cai Yong and Zhao Yi. In the Tang Dynasty, calligraphy reached a peak, and many famous calligraphers appeared, such as Wang Xizhi, Wang Xianzhi and Ou Yangxun. Their works are known as "classics in the history of calligraphy".
The calligraphy art in Song Dynasty continued to develop, and some new calligraphy styles and schools appeared, such as Su Shi's "Shang Yi School" and Huang Tingjian's "Crazy Grass School". During the Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties, the art of calligraphy was gradually popularized, and many literati were keen on calligraphy creation, thus promoting the popularization and development of calligraphy art.
Since the 20th century, with the transformation and modernization of China society, the art of calligraphy is also facing new challenges and opportunities. Some calligraphers began to try to innovate and break through, exploring new forms and styles of calligraphy. At the same time, the art of calligraphy has gradually attracted the attention and recognition of the international art world, and has become an important part of China culture.
The development and change of China's calligraphy art is an evolving process. While inheriting traditional culture, it is also constantly innovating and developing, making important contributions to the development of human culture.