Chinese calligraphy is an art that dates back to the earliest days of recorded history and is still widely practiced in China, Japan and throughout the world today. Chinese Calligraphy is an abstract art as well as a way to convey language. Chinese calligraphy was studied by Van Gogh, Picasso and Matisse and its influence can be seen directly in their art. Jackson Pollack was certainly influenced by certain grass effect brush strokes. Today Brice Marden and Mark Tobey are two contemporary artists that have studied Chinese calligraphy and use its techniques in their paintings.

Now, you can practice this celebrated art form yourself, using this fantastic selection of Sumi-E brush sets, bamboo pens, and accessories.