Warring States period script compilation

Author: Tang Yuhui
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Publish Date: 2001-12-01
Features: The Warrior State Script Compendium collects materials covering the entire field of Warrior State script, including inscriptions on bronze ware, pottery, seal characters, sealing impressions, bamboo and silk slips, silk documents, stone inscriptions, and coin characters. Some of these materials are from books that are not easily accessible domestically, such as The Ancient Seal Exhibition of Zhen Qin Zhai and The Collection of Ancient Seals by Ping An, demonstrating the compiler's meticulous research and comprehensive collection. All the collected materials are presented in their original forms, without distortion, ensuring reliable use. When faced with such a vast array of Warrior State script forms, if the compiler were to pursue mere abundance, they might become entangled in complexity. The best approach is to prioritize the establishment of character heads, with the number of forms under each head handled on a case-by-case basis, flexibly. However, the general principle is to group forms with distinct structures, simplifying excessive similarities in shapes. This avoids redundancy and maintains clarity, making the compendium user-friendly. In balancing the richness of forms with the prominence of character heads and clear organization, The Warrior State Script Compendium skillfully strikes the right measure, serving as a model for later scholars to learn from. The editing and printing of The Warrior State Script Compendium are of the highest quality. A good dictionary should be a perfect combination of content and form. In this regard, The Warrior State Script Compendium sets an exemplary standard. The spacing and proportion of character forms and lines are appropriate; the principles of character formation are consistent, with logical layout and well-handled radicals and strokes; the references listed beneath each character are exhaustive, presented in lead type for neatness and aesthetic appeal.