[ryuurui]

For me the any calligraphy based on an alphabet and not logographic writing system is not an art but a craft. The beauty of kanji comes from their meaning and symbolism. They represent concepts, ideas, pictographic connotations, etc., whereas letters are merely sounds. Further, the art of Far Eastern calligraphy is hidden not only in the brush strokes, and emotional connection of those to the meaning, but more importantly the white space arrangement, which is in close relation with painting. In fact, ink painting and calligraphy are considered sister arts in China, and not without a reason.