Because it was held to be the art form most revealing of one's personality, it was used in the selection of executives to the Imperial court.
Because it was held to be the art form most revealing of one's personality, it was used in the selection of executives to the Imperial court. Its elements are permanent and uncorrectable and must be planned and executed confidently--just the skills required of a good administrator. For 10 points, give the usual translation of the Chinese shu fa, an artistic discipline that adds creativity to the given structure of words and signs.
Because it was held to be the art form most revealing of one's personality, it was used in the selection of executives to the Imperial court.
{calligraphy} (accept {shu} fa until “Chinese”)