KANJI

These characters are called Kanji and are read by Japanese, Koreans and the Vietnamese too. Don't think of them as words of a forgien language, but as pictures or symbols of objects and ideas and soon they become very friendly.

In Chinese calligraphy, symbols and pictures are used to convey the meaning. The pictoral quality of writing and graphic quality of painting.

In this example, there is a close relationship between writing and painting.

TALISMAN

In Chinese culture, the Talisman are thought to be originated for the spirits and they had a lot of respect for them.

To receive the blessing of the Talisman, one had to follow a ritual and then place ot onthe gate or door.

Talisman was a magical figure or object which had an engraved figure or symbol which was thought to preserve the bearer from harm and bring good luck.