Grand View of Chinese Calligraphy Culture

Author: Jin Kai Cheng
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Publish Date: 2003-01-03
Features: This book is divided into five parts. Part "Jade Treasures of Huaxia," explores the artistic characteristics, cultural qualities, aesthetic composition, and the development of calligraphy aesthetics in China. Part "Soul of Ancient Kingdom," examines the significance of calligraphy in traditional Chinese culture and its connections with other cultural forms. Part "Calligraphy Masters of Generations," explores the essence of calligraphy art from the Shang, Zhou, Qin dynasties to the modern era. Part "Modern Calligraphy," discusses the artistic spirit of modern Chinese calligraphy and its mutual influence with overseas modern calligraphy. Part "Universe in Seals," explores the historical evolution of stone and metal engraving and the aesthetic realm of seal art. At the end of the book, appendices include: "List of Calligraphy Treatises Through the Ages," "Selected Famous Quotes on Calligraphy," and more. The entire book is approximately 1.7 million words with 450 color and black-and-white illustrations. This book is listed as a key national book project under the "Eighth Five-Year Plan."