According to the provisions of Article 2, Paragraph 4 of the Patent Law, the term “design” in the Patent Law refers to the aesthetic creation of the shape, pattern or combination of the product, as well as the combination of color, shape, and pattern. And new designs suitable for industrial applications.
The design must be based on the product:
The design is the appearance design of the product, and its carrier should be the product. Handicrafts, agricultural products, livestock products, and natural objects that cannot be produced repeatedly cannot be used as carriers of designs.
So, if you only apply for calligraphy and painting works, you will not be authorized.
However, if you combine calligraphy and painting works with products, you can apply for a design. For example, print calligraphy and painting works on teacups and apply for a design for the teacups.
If you want to protect the intellectual property rights of simple calligraphy and painting works, you can register the copyright instead of applying for a patent.