Calli-VA: A Visual Analytics System for Analyzing and Comparing Chinese Calligraphic Styles

Chinese calligraphy is a quintessential element of Chinese cultural heritage. Analyzing and comparing calligraphic styles not only enhances the appreciation, learning, and advancement of calligraphy but also provides valuable insights into ancient China. However, such analysis remains challenging du...

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Published in:IEEE transactions on visualization and computer graphics Vol. PP; pp. 1 - 11
Main Authors: Li, Jincheng, Wu, Jinpeng, Tan, Shaocong, Du, Lin, Zhang, Yu, Yang, Chaofan, Zhang, Jiadi, Xu, Rebecca Ruige, Shi, Rui, Bai, Lu, Yuan, Xiaoru
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: United States IEEE 21.11.2025
Subjects:
Chinese calligraphy style analysis
digital humanities
image analysis
visual analytics
ISSN:1077-2626, 1941-0506, 1941-0506
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Summary:Chinese calligraphy is a quintessential element of Chinese cultural heritage. Analyzing and comparing calligraphic styles not only enhances the appreciation, learning, and advancement of calligraphy but also provides valuable insights into ancient China. However, such analysis remains challenging due to the limited scalability and possible inconsistencies of qualitative methods, as well as usability and misalignment issues in conventional quantitative approaches. We propose Calli-VA, a visual analytics system, to address these challenges. Calli-VA extracts character images and their corresponding strokes from original works and characterizes each character using systematic criteria. During analysis, the system defines the analysis scope by overview and uncovers relationships between characters. Explanation and recommendation mechanisms are integrated to help users understand patterns and guide further exploration. A documentation feature allows users to record and share their findings. We demonstrate the effectiveness of Calli-VA through three case studies and expert feedback.
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ISSN:1077-2626
1941-0506
1941-0506
DOI:10.1109/TVCG.2025.3634633