Calligraphy, literally "beautiful writing," has been appreciated as an art form in many different cultures ... Those qualities began to emerge very clearly during the Han dynasty (206 B.C.E.-220 C.E.) ...

Liu Bang established the powerful Han Dynasty in 206 B.C. During the Han Dynasty, agriculture, handicrafts and commerce flourished, and the population reached 50 million. During his reign (140-87 ...