Chinese calligraphy is not only the cultural treasure of China, but also a unique unit in the art circle of the world. Chinese calligraphy owns the charm of nature and spirit of the universe, demonstrating beauty of painting and rhythm of poems even without color and sound. It gladdens the heart, pleases the eyes and frees the minds. Learning calligraphy is conducive to shaping personality, cultivating overall capacity, improving comprehensive quality and nurturing aesthetic taste. This course gives an overview of calligraphy, including its connotation, expression technique, elements and types. The lecturer will initiate students into artistic method of appreciating calligraphy and let them feel the sense of power, rhythm and stereoscopic effect.