Chinese Calligraphy Tutorial -- Art Appreciation Volume

Author: Wang Yuxiao
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Publishing Date: 2005-01-01
Features: The Chinese Calligraphy Teaching Manual is the result of the editorial committee of The Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Chinese Calligraphy compiling their extensive experience from writing The Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Chinese Calligraphy, incorporating numerous highlights of calligraphy, blending the fragrances of various masters, and distilling exclusive sweetness. The book has the following three characteristics:
1. It elaborates on the aesthetic standards for appreciating and evaluating calligraphy art, namely the overall beauty, stroke beauty, structural beauty, layout beauty, and artistic conception beauty of calligraphy.
2. It compiles and showcases a collection of contemporary masterpieces in calligraphy, including works by renowned calligraphers such as Shen Peng, Ouyang Zhongshi, Zhou Zhigao, and Yang Zaichun, who are celebrated both domestically and internationally. It also features winners of national calligraphy competitions like Wu Yusheng and Ding Qian. Many of these exquisite works are as precious as the pearls of a spiritual snake or the jade of Jingshan, leaving viewers in awe and admiration.
3. It introduces a series of insightful critiques by highly accomplished and knowledgeable critics, such as Shen Honghen, Si Huiguo, Zhao Jingsheng, Zhang Xuepeng, and Ma Ming. Their critiques are elegant, incisive, and neither exaggerate the merits nor defend the flaws, offering precise and targeted evaluations of each work's strengths and weaknesses.
This teaching manual provides comprehensive and detailed explanations on basic knowledge, the origins of calligraphy, fundamental techniques, copying classic works, and artistic appreciation, accompanied by examples, charts, and illustrations. It is meticulously compiled with a rich mix of text and visuals. Covering all major styles—regular script, running script, cursive script, clerical script, and seal script—the manual is thorough, systematic, well-structured, and written in clear, detailed language, progressing logically and progressively. It is currently the most comprehensive, systematic, and authoritative teaching resource for calligraphy, reflecting the highest level of expertise.
This manual serves as the textbook for primary and secondary/technical/vocational school students, a reference for calligraphy teachers in various schools, and a self-study guide for aspiring calligraphers. It is not only an encyclopedic tool for calligraphy teaching but also an essential collection for school reading rooms and libraries. It will guide learners to the artistic of calligraphy and provide a shortcut to mastering the art.