Treasures of Chinese Calligraphy Through the Ages (Vol. 1 & 2) (Dutch Edition, Hardcover, Copperplate Paper, Four-Color Original Printing)

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Publisher: Great Wall Press
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Features: This volume includes 66 masterpieces passed down from 50 renowned calligraphers in Chinese calligraphy history, spanning from the Jin Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty. The three most celebrated running-script works in the world, the Preface to the Orchid Pavilion, the Draft of a Eulogy for My Nephew, and the Cold Food Observance at Huangzhou, are all included. The volume also features autographs, handwritten letters, and other works by historical figures such as Emperor Minghuang Li Longji of the Tang Dynasty, Emperor Gaozong Zhao Gou of the Song Dynasty, and the Confucian scholar Zhu Xi. Most of these works are rarely known to the public, with some being exhibited to the public for the first time. This volume combines authority, artistic value, and accessibility. Each author and work is accompanied by a short biography and appreciation text, enabling enthusiasts to better appreciate the beauty of running-script art. It is a must-have for all calligraphy lovers.