Liu Bing's Calligraphy of The Art of War

Author: Liu Bingsen
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Publishing Date: 2004-06-01
Features: The Art of War is a classic in military studies, revered by military strategists, politicians, and thinkers throughout history, both in China and abroad. Many great figures have been profoundly influenced by it, achieving remarkable success. Generations of scholars and artists in China have also been deeply fond of The Art of War, with numerous researchers, annotators, translators, illustrators, and compilers. Since the last century, it has also attracted the attention of economists and entrepreneurs, becoming a treasure trove for business management. It is evident that this work of merely over six thousand characters has become a source of pride for the Chinese nation.
The outstanding contemporary calligrapher Mr. Liu Bingsen, with his exceptional skill in clerical script, and driven by a deep passion for The Art of War, completed this artistic creation—completing the calligraphic transcription of the entire text over more than three years. There are many extant versions of The Art of War, with slight variations in wording among them. During the publishing process, Mr. Liu and the editorial team meticulously revised the original text based on multiple versions.
Mr. Liu Bingsen currently holds positions such as Researcher at the Palace Museum, Standing Committee Member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, Vice Chairman of the Chinese Writers' Federation, Vice Chairman of the Buddhist Association of China, and Vice Chairman of the China Calligraphers Association. Despite his busy schedule, he took the time to create such a monumental work, which speaks to his rigorous scholarship and dedication.
On the occasion of our publishing house's 50th anniversary, we were fortunate to obtain this precious manuscript from Mr. Liu. With the purpose of serving the national defense cause and contributing to the economic and cultural development of the country, we have published this manuscript as a limited-edition reproduction on Xuan paper, accompanied by a side-by-side comparison of the original text. We dedicate this high-quality artistic version, seamlessly blending the wisdom of The Art of War with the beauty of calligraphy, to our readers.
We hope this exceptional edition, combining the profoundness of military strategy with the elegance of, will be cherished by friends from all walks of life and may it achieve enduring fame both at home and abroad.