Modern History of Chinese Calligraphy: Continuation of Tradition and Exploration of Modernity

Author: Liu Zongchao
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Publish Date: 2002-02-01
Features: The brush and ink should follow the times. The ecological state and development of Chinese calligraphy ultimately stem from the progress of Chinese society, which is a foundational point explored in this book. Overall, the development of Chinese society and culture can be described as a process of transitioning from a traditional form to a modern form; this transformation has been in a state of rapid change since the late 1970s. The history of modernization in Chinese calligraphy is undoubtedly subordinate to the overall progress of Chinese society. In the past two decades, calligraphic development has been in a dual coexistence of "tradition" and "modern." On one hand, we must inherit tradition, yet on the other, we must transcend it to innovate; on one hand, we aspire to move toward the world, yet on the other, we maintain a strong sense of national identity. The modern development of calligraphy operates through the opposition and interaction of these two aspects. This book includes: From Silence to Revival, The Rise of the Neo-Classical Group in Calligraphy, The Beginning and Evolution of Modern Calligraphic Innovation, and more.