Chinese calligraphy art began with the emergence of Chinese characters.
The first works of calligraphy were not words, but symbols - hieroglyphs or pictorial characters. The evolution of calligraphy generally refers to the evolution of calligraphy fonts. Generally speaking, the Wei and Jin Dynasties were not only the end period of calligraphy style, but also the period of perfection of calligraphy techniques.
Chinese calligraphy has a long history, the style of calligraphy has evolved, and the art of calligraphy is fascinating. From oracle bone inscriptions and bronze inscriptions to large seal script, small seal script, and official script, to the cursive script, regular script, and running script of the Eastern Han, Wei, and Jin Dynasties, calligraphy has always exuded unique artistic charm.
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Calligraphy inscriptions have always been widely used. There are the elegant inscriptions of poems, calligraphy and paintings by ancient literati and poets, the honor of inscriptions by emperors and dignitaries, and inscriptions for special events. Memorial etc. Today, it is even more widely used and classified into many categories, which can be divided into the following six categories:
1. Ceremonial commemorative inscriptions;
2. Cultural landscape inscriptions;
3. Inscriptions on cultural brands
4. Inscriptions on movies, television, books and periodicals;
5. Inscriptions on advertising and promotions;
6. Inscriptions on art collections.
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