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beautiful paper or Chinese calligraphy, or laymen call with Chinese characters, the culture of

Chinese nation, is already known since six thousand years ago.

In Indonesia, Chinese calligraphy widely known as the reform era. In everyday life, this

Chinese calligraphy paintings adorn the walls of houses and shops belonging to citizens of

Chinese descent. Believed, calligraphy and this implies a certain philosophy for those who

understand. Also used to write a variety of expressions, such as grief, marriage or birthdaygreeting.

According to historical records, the ancient Chinese people use pictures to communicate. he

images were then converted into a kind of symbol, a line or arch that resembles the ob!ect in

"uestion.

#or example the sun. Circle with a dot in the middle, representing the image of the sun. hen

line with the times, a symbol representing the sun, changing its shape. $ne form of this,

meaning a single word or term them a letter. Another example, pictures of birds. $riginally

shaped like this. In a period of hundreds of years, a symbol depicting birds have evolved

several times.

#orms is then known as Chinese characters, and up to now used

for printed material or Chinese language newspaper. As for

calligraphy, these forms undergo changes that are beautified.

Assessing a work of calligraphy, it is not easy. hick element thin

scratches, composition, techni"ue the calligrapher when tracing

ink, into consideration in assessing a work of calligraphy. As well

as assessing the painting, one%s level of appreciation also dictates.

o produce a beautiful calligraphic works and meaningful, is not easy. &ust as a painter,

depending on the mood of the calligrapher. 'imilarly, the surrounding environment. (sually

"uiet atmosphere facilitate the calligrapher concentrating, pouring his ideas in a sheet of

paper.

'imilarly, the shrewdness gesticulate. he more graceful hand movements of the calligrapher

when tracing ink, the more beautiful the work produced. )earn Chinese calligraphy is

difficult. o reach the stage of being able to read Chinese newspapers, at least takes * to +

years.

$n the development of Chinese calligraphy art in the homeland, arguably lasted !ust a few

years, marked by the emergence of places calligraphy courses. evotees, most of it among

the elderly.

#or them, to his Chinese calligraphy, not only meaningful art. But it

also contains elements of body work, mainly located in the

movements of the hand when swiping the brush on paper. -e"uires a

high concentration or peace of mind and body when it works, is also

the main attraction.

(nfortunately, the development of Chinese calligraphy in Indonesia is

not supported by the supply of raw materials. (ntil now, it is still difficult to obtain raw

materials, such as paper, brush or ink, which can only be obtained in his native country of

China, &apan, orea or 'ingapore. But any obstacle, no means discourage them to continue

working, while preserving the cultural heritage

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