Four Treasures of the Study

In ancient China, literacy was often associated with political authority and status,and so was something valued. Nobles in particular emphasised literacy training and children from these families were taught calligraphy from a young age. Chinese calligraphy is a heritage art form that holds great significance in Chinese culture. It was not just a means of communication but also a supreme visual art form. As such, how words are written is as important as the words that are written. Chinese characters convey more than just phonetic sounds and semantic meanings. The way words are written is seen as a manifestation of a person’s character and his physical energy.