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Down through the centuries calligraphy has, of
course, served the wholly practical purpose of conveying messages
in writing. But that is only part of the story. The fact is that
many centuries ago, our ancient ancestors realized that in the
hands of a master, a piece of calligraphy could reveal an abstract
beauty in its lines. The finest examples have been admired just as
much as the greatest paintings. Well, the true art of the
calligrapher lies in the infinite variety of styles and forms he or
she can conjure up through the control of various elements – the
concentration of the ink, the thickness and absorption of the
paper, and the flexibility of the brush.
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(CCTV February 18, 2008)