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Chinese calligraphy is a supreme form of Chinese art. It is the stylized artistic way of writing Chinese characters, and is considered one of four most-sought after skills of ancient Chinese scholars. Shop a selection of Chinese calligraphy art pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
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Abstract Expressionist Taiwanese Etching Chihung Yang Chinese Calligraphy Art
By Chihung Yang
Located in Surfside, FL
Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, Chung
Shan National, Gallery, Taipei, Taiwan; National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, Taichung, Taichung, Taiwan; Tainan
Municipal T...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints
Materials
Etching
Abstract Expressionist Taiwanese Etching Chihung Yang Chinese Calligraphy Art
By Chihung Yang
Located in Surfside, FL
Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, Chung
Shan National, Gallery, Taipei, Taiwan; National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, Taichung, Taichung, Taiwan; Tainan
Municipal T...
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints
Materials
Etching
La prière sous le soleil, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Xiaoyang Galas
Located in Yardley, PA
I am inspired by prayer, Chinese calligraphy, Bible verses and street art.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Vintage, Calligraphy, Watercolor Paintings, Chinese Art, China, 20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A set of Chinese paintings
Perfect for vintage interiors
Condition
Yomiuri Shimbun (the size of one view double-page spread) 43.0. × 32.0 cm.
Category
20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
Face and Chinese Calligraphy
By Huang Gang
Located in Missouri, MO
He spent his childhood and teen years under the rage of China’s Cultural Revolution. Influenced by his father, a well-known professor of Chinese art history, and his mother, an archa...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media
Price Upon Request
Chinese Green Stone Calligraphy Brush
Located in Chicago, IL
Along with paper, ink and inkstone, the brush is one of the Four Treasures of the scholar’s studio. Arguably the most important tool, the brush served as a direct link to the artist’...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone


