Calligraphy variant character compilation

Author: Yu Hu Huang Zushu
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Publish Date: 2000-06-01
Features: This book lists the original calligraphic forms of characters with different variations and contrasts them with the corresponding cursive script, noting their sources. Through reading this book, calligraphy enthusiasts can gain a deeper understanding of the structure and techniques of cursive script, knowing not only "what" but also "why." Additionally, readers will recognize the importance of variant characters in calligraphic art, especially in cursive script. Mastering more variant characters of the same form can further enrich and develop creative and varied expressions in cursive script. This book uniquely combines knowledge, appreciation, and calligraphic practice, allowing readers to learn the origins of cursive forms for each character, appreciate the calligraphic art of various masters, and discover multiple cursive techniques for a single character. The book collects over 2,580 standardized head characters in cursive script, more than 5,860 variant characters of the same form in cursive script, and over 17,000 cursive scripts of the same character by calligraphers throughout history.