ON THE ARTISTIC ORIGINALITY OF TRADITIONAL CHINESE CALLIGRAPHY IN THE CREATIVE WORK OF ZAO WOU-KI

The article analyses the influence of traditional Chinese calligraphy and painting on the creative work of the world-famous Chinese artist, Zao Wou-Ki (1921-2013), a prominent representative of the new Paris School.Zao Wou-Ki's works represent the practical application of the theory of the ancient art of calligraphy and painting, the expression of deep feelings and emotions using techniques characteristic of calligraphy.His abstract works deliberately include ancient Chinese artists' philosophical ideas about the Universe and all that exists, distinguishing his paintings from Western abstract painting.