According to Stanley-Baker, “Calligraphy is sheer life experienced through energy in motion that is registered as traces on silk or paper, with time and rhythm in shifting space its main ingredients.” Calligraphy has also led to the development of many forms of art in China, including seal carving, ornate paperweights, and inkstones.Materials and toolsThe ink brush, ink, paper, and ink stone are all essential implements of Chinese calligraphy. They are known together as the Four Treasures of the Study. In addition to these four tools, a water-dropper, desk pads and paperweights are also used by calligraphers.TechniqueThe shape, size, stretch, and type of hair in the brush, the color and density of the ink, as well as the absorptive speed and surface texture of the paper are the main physical parameters influencing the final result. The calligrapher also influences the result by the quantity of ink/water he lets the brush take up, and by the pressure, inclination, and direction he gives to the brush, producing thinner or bolder strokes, and smooth or toothed borders. Eventually, the speed, acceleration and deceleration of the writer’s moves and turns and stroke order give “spirit ” to the characters by influencing greatly their final shape.(1) (单选题)Why does Stanley-Baker say calligraphy is a sheer life?A.Because Chinese characters are in motion.B.ecause the energy of the characters is practiced in motion.C.Because the characters are written in shifting space.D.Because those calligraphers are all alive.(2) (单选题)Which of the following is NOT an aspect of the Four Treasures?A.Paperweights.B.rush.C.Ink.D.Ink stone.(3) (单选题)Which factor may influence the final result of a piece of calligraphy artwork?A.How much ink the brush can soak up.B.The speed of the writer’s moves.C.The thickness of strokes the writer produces.D.How much ink the brush can soak up, the speed of the writer’s moves, and the thickness of strokes the writer produces.

Calligraphy is considered as one of the four best friends of ancient Chinese literati, along with playing stringed musical instruments, the board game “Go”, and painting. According to Stanley-Baker, “Calligraphy is sheer life experienced through energy in motion that is registered as traces on silk or paper, with time and rhythm in shifting space its main ingredients.” Calligraphy has also led to the development of many forms of art in China, including seal carving, ornate paperweights, and inkstones.Materials and toolsThe ink brush, ink, paper, and ink stone are all essential implements of Chinese calligraphy. They are known together as the Four Treasures of the Study. In addition to these four tools, a water-dropper, desk pads and paperweights are also used by calligraphers.TechniqueThe shape, size, stretch, and type of hair in the brush, the color and density of the ink, as well as the absorptive speed and surface texture of the paper are the main physical parameters influencing the final result. The calligrapher also influences the result by the quantity of ink/water he lets the brush take up, and by the pressure, inclination, and direction he gives to the brush, producing thinner or bolder strokes, and smooth or toothed borders. Eventually, the speed, acceleration and deceleration of the writer’s moves and turns and stroke order give “spirit ” to the characters by influencing greatly their final shape.(1) (单选题)Why does Stanley-Baker say calligraphy is a sheer life?A.Because Chinese characters are in motion.B.ecause the energy of the characters is practiced in motion.C.Because the characters are written in shifting space.D.Because those calligraphers are all alive.(2) (单选题)Which of the following is NOT an aspect of the Four Treasures?A.Paperweights.B.rush.C.Ink.D.Ink stone.(3) (单选题)Which factor may influence the final result of a piece of calligraphy artwork?A.How much ink the brush can soak up.B.The speed of the writer’s moves.C.The thickness of strokes the writer produces.D.How much ink the brush can soak up, the speed of the writer’s moves, and the thickness of strokes the writer produces.