Pen cursive script (Lishu) standard character model textbook

Author: Sima Dong
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Publish Date: 2000-08-01
Features: This book is based on the successful experiences of calligraphy practice by calligraphers from ancient to modern times, and is written from the objective laws of practicing writing. It is the crystallization of the author's many years of research, creation, and teaching experience in hard-surface calligraphy. The book includes brief introductions and appreciations of famous stele and script collections from past dynasties, allowing readers to gain a clearer understanding of the general outline of Chinese calligraphy throughout history. The book progresses from simple to complex and is systematic, rigorous, scientific, and accurate in its presentation of the writing techniques for various strokes, radicals, structures, layouts, and composition of Chinese characters. All characters are written in standardized form, making it a valuable reference for young people practicing calligraphy with fountain pens and for primary and secondary school teachers engaged in teaching hard-surface calligraphy.