The Tree of Chinese Calligraphy

Author: Ma Lin
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Publish Date: 2004-10-01
Features: This book is part of the Art Tree Series, focusing on the art of Chinese calligraphy. It is divided into five parts: Root, Trunk, Branch, Leaf, and Flower. It explains the origins, development, and representative figures and works of Chinese calligraphy in an accessible manner. The target audience for this book is art enthusiasts and professionals. Its purpose is to provide readers with a clear understanding of Chinese calligraphy art—from its development curve to its stylistic characteristics and representative figures—using simple language and vivid "tree" structures. This book does not present the history of Chinese calligraphy art from a purely artistic perspective but instead takes a unique approach by dismantling the main trunk and reorganizing it into a novel framework, making it easier for readers to read and remember, thereby gaining a comprehensive understanding of Chinese calligraphy art.