An Overview of Calligraphy

Author: He Xuesen
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: This book introduces the essential knowledge for appreciating and creating calligraphy. The main content of the book includes: the relationship between Chinese character structure, writing content, and calligraphic artistic conception; the evolution of Chinese character scripts and calligraphic media; the influence of brushes, ink, paper, and inkstones on calligraphic style throughout history; techniques for copying and creating calligraphy; the connection between calligraphic creation, mounting styles, and traditional cultural factors; the context of calligraphic education and calligraphic theory; and the history of Chinese calligraphy. This book is suitable for use as a teaching material in the field of calligraphic education and as a reference for art and humanities professionals.