Illustrated Guide to the Classification and Identification of Chinese Calligraphy and Painting

Author: Wang Naizong
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Publish Date: 2006-05-01
Features: Mr. Wang Naizong has recently dedicated himself to writing on the authentication of ancient calligraphy and painting. He has published dozens of articles in newspapers and magazines such as the China Cultural Relics News, Art News, Calligraphy News, and Collection. This book selects the essence of his works and compiles them into a vividly illustrated booklet. It is a significant work by calligraphy and painting expert Mr. Wang Naizong on the authentication of Chinese calligraphy and painting. The book includes three main parts: the illustrated classification of four levels of calligraphy and painting authentication, the illustrated explanation of the three major systems of Chinese calligraphy, and the analyzed methods of falsification of "mandarin ducks in pairs" through the ages. These are the author's authentication methods and experience summarized based on long-term practice in the field of calligraphy and art, as well as years of navigating the complex and often deceptive world of authentication research.