WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT CHINA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Ancient Chinese considered writing an important form of art. ____ is a highly stylish form of writing. To produce Chinese characters one needs a brush, paper, ink stick and ink stone.
A
Papyrus
B
Calligraphy
C
Cuneiform
D
Ink Blots
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Chinese Calligraphy is a traditional form of writing characters from the Chinese language through the use of ink and a brush. It is a tradition that is rooted in China through centuries of practice.

Detailed explanation-2: -The vocabulary of calligraphy. There are five major script types used today in China. In the general order of their appearance, there are: seal script, clerical script, cursive script, running script, and standard script.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Clerical script (traditional Chinese: ; simplified Chinese: ; pinyin: lìshū) is an archaic style of Chinese calligraphy. The clerical script was first used during the Han dynasty and has lasted up to the present.

Detailed explanation-4: -In its distinctive Chinese form, calligraphy offers an important channel for the appreciation of traditional culture and for arts education. It is also a source of pride and pleasure for the Chinese people and embodies important aspects of the country’s intellectual and artistic heritage.

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