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The significance and charm of calligraphy

1. Learning calligraphy is conducive to unity and patriotism. Chinese calligraphy is rich in the charm of enhancing the sense of national identity, and is developing into a global art. Calligraphy shows people first of all the humanistic cultivation, moral pursuit and spiritual temperament of the calligrapher, and only secondly shows the skills. Calligraphy especially emphasizes the unity of character and human character, "if not its people, although the work is not expensive" (Su Shi); "high rhyme and deep feelings, firm quality and gas, the lack of a book can not be" (Liu Xizai). Calligraphy together, especially important character. Calligraphy and Chinese culture are mutually exclusive, and it is the externalization of the spirit of the whole nation. In the thousands of years of calligraphy development history, cultivate oneself and perfect one's character, is always the main theme of calligraphy, calligraphy has also become the most classic symbols of traditional Chinese culture in the national symbols.

2, learning calligraphy is conducive to work and life, usually writing is to write the word clearly, so that people recognize on the line. A more advanced level is to write beautiful words, let people joy. In addition to the content, the handwriting itself can be like a good work of art is pleasant, let people appreciate, and even treasure. Characters can be practiced to increase talent, and calligraphy can change the temperament and cultivate the spirit. A good character can give a good impression, enhance self-confidence, rapport, and points for higher education and job search.

3, learning calligraphy can be beneficial to long talent, learning calligraphy, in the process of transmitting information to play the main function of the left brain, while practicing and creating, focusing on the right brain function. The learning process of calligraphy is a collaborative participation of the left and right brains, which is beneficial to the development of the overall thinking of the brain. At the same time, learning calligraphy can cultivate one's observation ability, thinking ability and creativity. In addition, the study of calligraphy requires the study of posters, literature and history of encyclopedia, naturally, can enrich the person's education and temperament.

4, learning calligraphy is conducive to health and well-being, "smoke and haze feed", "paper Taiji", calligraphy and painting can cultivate temperament, fitness and health, is the *** knowledge. Liang Qichao once said, "Calligraphy is the most beautiful and convenient entertainment tool." Studies have shown that among the 20 professions that make human beings live longer, the calligraphy profession tops the list. Calligraphy creation emphasizes "clarify the spirit of meditation", "the heart is right and", in order to "Han Yi Shen Fei". Ancient people have "the book of life", they built the book into a place of spiritual excursion, so that the art of life to nourish, so since ancient times to the present day, most of the calligraphers have a high life expectancy, people book are old. Such as the Tang Dynasty 36 famous poets of the average life expectancy of 59 years old, while the same time the famous calligrapher is 79 years old; Liu Yong and other "four families of the Qing Dynasty" average life expectancy of up to 87 years old; the twentieth century, "China's top ten calligraphers," the average life expectancy of 84 years old. Scholars throughout the ages have issued a "learning books for fun" sentiment.