The Tree of Chinese Calligraphy -- Art Tree Series

Author: Ma Lin
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Publish Date: 2004-10-01
Features: This book is part of the Art Tree Series, focusing on the art of Chinese calligraphy. It is divided into five parts: Root, Trunk, Branch, Leaf, and Flower. It explains the origins, development, and representative figures and works of Chinese calligraphy in an accessible manner. The target audience for this book is art enthusiasts and professionals. Its purpose is to help readers gain a clear understanding of Chinese calligraphy art—from its developmental curve to its stylistic characteristics and representative figures—through simple language and vivid "tree" structures. This book does not present the history of Chinese calligraphy art from a purely artistic perspective but instead takes a unique approach by separating the main trunk and reorganizing the content along a novel, making it easier for readers to read and remember, thereby providing a comprehensive understanding of Chinese calligraphy art.