7000 Common Chinese Characters Calligraphy Manuscript in Regular, Running, and Cursive Styles

Author: Gu Zhong'an
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Publish Date: 2004-09-01
Features: Gu Zhong'an's calligraphy with a steel pen combines traditional craftsmanship with a modern touch. The structure of his characters is rigorous, the strokes are skillful, and it even carries the charm of brush calligraphy. His regular script is solemn and elegant, refined and graceful; his running script is unrestrained and free-spirited, strong and refined; his cursive script is elegant and dignified, bold and natural. Solid foundation and years of effort have won his calligraphy the love of a wide readership, and this workbook represents the highest standard of Gu Zhong'an's thirty-plus-year career in calligraphy. The workbook is written in regular, running, and cursive scripts, following the "Modern Chinese Common Characters List" formulated by the National Language Commission and the State Press and Publication Administration. The 7,000 common characters are selected based on their usage frequency, word-formation ability, and the needs of users. The workbook features a novel layout, arranged in the order of Pinyin, and for easy reference, the marginal notes indicate the text and Pinyin of the current page. A traditional stroke index is also appended at the back, allowing both methods to be used to suit the needs of different calligraphers.