Calligraphy in ancient China was critically important for Chinese literati. Since the practice of the imperial examination, calligraphic skill may change the fate of those examinees. It was ...

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 15: Barbara Sweet- Calligrapher and Owner of Sweet Ink Calligraphy. Shot on August 13th, 2013 (D.A. Peterson for The Washington Post) Calligraphy had a pull for me in the ...

It was a respected art form in ancient times, but today Chinese calligraphy is disappearing from modern life. One scholar is determined to preserve the practice, and has created a haven for artists.