What is the history of calligraphy?

Calligraphy is an art based on Chinese characters. Calligraphy is inseparable from the development of Chinese characters. According to research, as early as 3,000 years ago in ancient times, "Oracle Bone Inscriptions" carved on tortoise bones and animal bones was a Chinese character based on pictographs, which laid some basic elements of calligraphy art. From Shang and Zhou Dynasties to Warring States Period, the great "bronze inscription" was born out of "Oracle Bone Inscriptions" and gradually became neat and majestic. The Qin dynasty unified the characters, from big seal to small seal, with dignified style and more uniform and smooth shape. In the Han Dynasty, bold official script and free and easy cursive script appeared. The Tang Dynasty is the heyday of calligraphy art, and all kinds of calligraphy styles have developed from the past to the future, especially the achievement of regular script has reached its peak. Calligraphy in Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties inherited the ancient meaning, and its personal style became more distinct and diverse, which became a new era of improvement and prosperity in the history of calligraphy art development. In short, the Chinese calligraphy art has experienced the glory of Qin and Han Dynasties, the charm of Wei and Jin Dynasties, the prosperity of Sui and Tang Dynasties, the admiration of Song and Yuan Dynasties, the continuation of Ming and Qing Dynasties, and the popularization and development of modern times. It can be said that it has a long history and far-reaching influence. Today, the art of calligraphy has experienced an unprecedented revival, and gradually spread to all parts of the world, affecting Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asian countries.