English Listening Practice 2000 (2) Teacher's Book

Author: East China Normal University
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Publish Date: 2001-01-01
Features: This book provides a historical overview of Chinese calligraphy and focuses on exploring key highlights of each historical stage. It aims to leave readers with a comprehensive impression of the elegant charm of black and white created by lines, while also allowing them to experience the heart-stirring moments of famous works by renowned masters. Rigorous reasoning might dampen the enthusiasm of enthusiasts, and the author is aware of this reverse psychology. While guiding readers' thinking, the author strives to uncover humanistic anecdotes from the depths of history, recreating the passions of historical figures and letting facts interpret the truth that "calligraphy reflects the person." The popularization of modern scientific theories has emboldened the author to speak words unspoken by predecessors and to accomplish tasks left unfinished. Respecting tradition, yet not bowing before it, the author avoids becoming a slave to the past and instead strives to be the master of change, infusing ancient traditions with the vitality of modern science to revitalize them.