A Comprehensive Review of the Value of Modern Chinese Calligraphy

Author: Shi Daguang (Editor)
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Publish Date: 2002-05-01
Features: China's Modern and Contemporary Calligraphy Value Review collects nearly a thousand works by over a hundred calligraphers. However, there are countless calligraphers throughout history, and it is impossible to include them all in a comprehensive calligraphy reference book. Therefore, this book selects representative works of renowned modern calligraphers that have achieved high prices in recent years in domestic and international auction markets. From this, one can see how much "treasure" is stored in China's calligraphy art treasury. The economic and artistic value of Chinese calligraphy works are unified, just as the saying goes, "You get what you pay for." Most of the works selected in this book are the masterpieces of great calligraphers in the Chinese calligraphy community and precious ink traces of famous historical figures from modern times. Once they enter the circulation market, they are subject to constraints and interference from all aspects of the market. Economic booms and busts, as well as speculative activities, directly affect market fluctuations, leading to extreme price swings. This book, as a large-scale publication with high academic, artistic appreciation, and collection value, is also a very practical reference book for, providing systematic and valuable information. At the same time, this book also provides effective help for professional workers engaged in the appreciation and research of Chinese calligraphy to better explore, organize, and preserve precious cultural heritage. The publication of this book has taken several years, and the editorial team has put in a great deal of effort. We believe we have done a very meaningful work.