calligraphy is the essence of chinese culture， which has d*loped into a special high-l*l art apart from sati*ying the needs of daily writing. it has been flourishing for thousands of years in china. shops with strong commercial atmosphere will gain some elegance if they are decorated with some quaint cultural calligraphic works. sitting rooms， studies and bedrooms can be nice-looking with calligraphy works decorated. as a kind of art work， the writing of calligraphy is particular. the chinese characters are written on xuan * which absorbs ink very well and then are mounted to hang on a wall. the calligraphy works are mostly a poem or a motto that the host of the room likes it much； if it is written by the host himself， it will demonstrate * his aspiration and interest as well as his talent._ __