Here is the translation of the given phrase: "Chinese Contemporary calligraphy masterpieces appraisal"

Author: Zhou Zhigao
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: The calligraphy works of couplets are cultural art pieces with the most distinctive Chinese characteristics. They contain the charm of poetry and manifest the elegance of calligraphy, having long been beloved by the general public. With the spirit of "Ten years of grinding to make a sword," we spent five years collecting and compiling this collection of couplet calligraphy to fully showcase the new achievements of contemporary calligraphers in the creation of couplet calligraphy.
1. The calligraphers invited to participate in this collection are mostly well-known contemporary calligraphers who can be described as "virtuous in both art and (moral integrity)." The collection covers all three age groups—seniors, middle-aged, and young—both masters of the calligraphy world and emerging talents. It includes both towering masters of contemporary calligraphy and influential figures and rising stars in the field.
2. This calligraphy collection is arranged in five styles: running script, regular script, cursive script, clerical script, and seal script. This classification is more for appreciation and reference rather than strict categorization. In running and cursive scripts, works are categorized based on whether the cursive elements are lighter or heavier. Regular script includes Weibei, Tang-style regular script, and Shoujin. Cursive script includes Zhangcao, Xiaocao, and Kaocao. Clerical script includes Qin clerical script, Han bamboo slips, and cliff inscriptions. Seal script includes oracle bone script, bronze script, Shigudu script, Xiaosao, and Caosao. Within the same script style, works are arranged by the number of characters in the couplets.
3. To present a three-dimensional image of contemporary calligraphers and help readers better understand their artistic styles, this collection highlights the calligraphers' couplet works while also providing brief introductions to their calligraphic expertise.