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Chinese Calligraphy and Painting

Chinese Calligraphy

Brief Introduction
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Chinese  Architecture Culture

Brief Introduction
The historiography of Chinese architecture is less than a century old. The architectural profession did not exist in China. Buildings were erected by craftsmen who were also responsible for their maintenance. Their skills were handed down to their sons or apprentices for generations. Unlike painting and calligraphy, building was not regarded as one of the fine arts.

Regarded as the most abstract and sublime form of art in Chinese culture, calligraphy is often thought to be most revealing of one's personality. During the imperial time, calligraphy was used as an important criterion for selection of executives to the Imperial court.

Chinese Cusine Culture  |   Chinese Tea Culture  |   Chinese Wine Culture

Chinese Cusine Culture  |   Chinese Tea Culture  |   Chinese Wine Culture

Chinese Cusine Culture  |   Chinese Tea Culture  |   Chinese Wine Culture

Chinese Cusine Culture  |   Chinese Tea Culture  |   Chinese Wine Culture

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