Philosophy
About Chinese Calligraphy
Updated:
02/15/2013
The way to master the Art of Chinese Calligraphy can be categorized into two major realms: the Brush Methods ( 筆法 ) & the Mental Methods ( 心法 ). Each realm compensates each other. As one makes progress in one realm, s/he also grows in the other. The goal in Chinese calligraphy is to express the innermost beauty of one's soul and spirit combined with one's physical capabilities that elevates one's well being in whole in a balanced lifestyle.
The
following are some short articles about philosophy that are related to
principles and theories of Chinese calligraphy. I hope by sharing and exchanging
these ideas we will be making progress in the study and practice of arts
together.
Perfection Is Relative, Not Absolute
Methodologies of Chinese Calligraphy
Ergonomics & Physiology of Chinese Calligraphy