WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -In China, from a very early period, calligraphy was considered not just a form of decorative art; rather, it was viewed as the supreme visual art form, was more valued than painting and sculpture, and ranked alongside poetry as a means of self-expression and cultivation.

Detailed explanation-2: -Calligraphy, the art of beautiful writing, was long considered the supreme art form in China, Japan, and Korea. This elevated status reflects the importance of the written word in East Asian cultures.

Detailed explanation-3: -Ancient Chinese civilization spanning the Neolithic Period, the Shang Dynasty and the Zhou Dynasty, was composed of sophisticated developments in art, specifically bronze, metallurgy, ceramics, calligraphy, painting, and stonework. Artisans also created works from porcelain, jade, and terracotta.

Detailed explanation-4: -Wang Meng was one such painter, and one of his most famous works is the Forest Grotto. Zhao Mengfu was a Chinese scholar, painter and calligrapher during the Yuan dynasty.