Chinese calligraphy - Illustrating Chinese culture

Author: Liu Tao
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Publish Date: 2006-05-01
Features: During the 5,000-year development of China, the writing of Chinese characters—Chinese calligraphy—has gradually evolved into an art, which is undoubtedly a miracle in the history of world writing. Chinese calligraphy also represents the essence of Chinese culture, and the art of calligraphy has become deeply intertwined with Chinese culture. This book approaches the culture of Chinese calligraphy, reviewing the writing characteristics and artistic styles of calligraphy in various historical periods since the development of Chinese characters: from the writing of oracle bone script to the extraordinary calligraphy on mountains and ridges, from the eccentric Zhang Bang and the unrestrained Su Shi to the elegant and retro Zhao Mengfu, offering you a concise perspective on the history of calligraphy. While introducing classic calligraphy masterpieces, the author also casually mentions many anecdotes about famous calligraphers: the self-aggrandizement of calligraphers, Mi Fu's joy, and the skillful imitation of masters, allowing you to understand Chinese calligraphy while getting to know calligraphers with diverse talents.