Seal Carving: Fifty Lectures

Author: Wu Yiren
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Publish Date: 2006-07-01
Features: Wu Yiren is one of the most accomplished calligraphers and seal carvers in Shanghai. Over the years, he has devoted himself to calligraphy and seal carving, producing numerous masterpieces. Mr. Wu is also diligent in writing, having published over twenty books. "Fifty Lectures on Seal Carving" is Mr. Wu's debut work, first published in the early 1980s and subsequently revised several times. The cumulative print run has exceeded over ten thousand copies. The first 26 lectures introduce the history of seals, while the last 24 analyze renowned masters, featuring over a thousand (demonstration ancient seals). From practice and trial cutting to independent creation, the book guides beginners into the art through elegant and concise writing, employing a step-by-step approach like peeling an onion. It combines academic rigor, practicality, (interest), and reference value, making it one of the recognized guidebooks for seal carving. The current edition is the author's newly revised and expanded version.