Chinese Calligraphy

by Chen Tingyou, Ren Lingjuan (Translator)

Chinese Caligraphy: Written by Chen Tingyou a member of the Chinese Calligrapher's association has completed this definitive work introducing the origin, forms and developments of Chinese Calligraphy. Chinese calligraphy is the quintessence of Chinese culture. When the ancient Orientals carved the earliest abstract symbols on the walls of their cave houses, and on animal bones and tortoise shells, their symbolic action marked the beginning of the Chinese written language and civilization. At the same time it indicated the beginning of the splendor of Chinese calligraphy. This is a beautifully soft bound book with inner flaps. It is filled with beautiful color and black and white photos. There are 18 chapters dealing with various strains of calligraphy such as "the beauty of strokes", "conveying the emotions of the author", Oracle bone inscriptions and inscriptions on ancient bronze objects," "two master of the Tang dynasty", and more. This is a China Cultural series and is published by the China Intercontinental Press. This will make a besutiful addition to your library.

Genres: China, Art, Reference

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Published January 1, 2004