Q&A about Calligraphy

Author: Min Xiangde
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Publish Date: 1986-12-01
Features: Calligraphy is a traditional art of China with a long history and rich diversity. It not only has certain practical value but also reflects, through artistic means, qualities such as being outstanding and upright; profound and robust; like a tiger lying down and a phoenix bathing; graceful and varied; flowing like clouds and water; or moving the heart and stirring emotions. This book includes topics such as how Chinese characters originated, what calligraphy art is, how to cultivate interest in learning calligraphy, the steps needed to learn calligraphy, the difference between writing and calligraphy, how to adopt a writing posture, how to hold a brush, what double hook means, and what single hook means.