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Author: Zhou Ruchang
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Publishing Date: 2006-03-01
Features: Confucius said: "Reviewing the past helps us understand the new." But if we do not know the past, where does the new come from? The art of calligraphy follows the same principle. Chinese characters and calligraphy have a long history, with masters emerging for thousands of years. The truths they discovered and the theories they created must not be abandoned—this is the foundation. Only by understanding these principles can we speak of learning and innovation. For example, the "Eight Principles of the Yong Character" (side, binding, drawing, lifting, riding, sweeping, pecking, splitting) are indeed the strokes of Chinese calligraphy. While they cannot fully encompass all strokes, they are quite representative. This book takes these principles as its starting point to explore Chinese calligraphy. Mr. Zhou Ruchang has always claimed to have dedicated more effort to "studies in calligraphy" than to "Red Studies." This book begins with answers to questions for beginners and progresses to brushwork, stroke techniques, and the deeper aspects of calligraphy. It also includes anecdotes about famous calligraphers, which serve as lectures in essence, summarizing Mr. Zhou's lifelong studies in calligraphy. The book is divided into three parts: the upper part is titled "Q&A," which explains the fundamental connotations, knowledge, and significance of Chinese calligraphy in a simple and concise question-and-answer format. It also touches on issues related to model texts and various stroke techniques, targeting young calligraphy enthusiasts and learners. The middle part, "Separate Discourses," is a detailed analysis of Chinese calligraphy works. It traces the roots and corrects certain misconceptions about Chinese calligraphy from a theoretical perspective. The lower part, "Comprehensive Discourses," consists of individual essays that are interconnected and offer innovative insights, highlighting key points and providing new research topics and revelations for those with a deeper understanding of calligraphy. The book is richly illustrated, combining rigorous exploration of calligraphy with vividness.