Calligraphy Essentials

Author: Liang Zhibin
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: This set of calligraphy technique books is divided into four volumes: 1. "Essentials of Regular Script," 2. "Essentials of Running Script," 3. "Essentials of Cursive Script," and 4. "Essentials of Semi-Cursive Script." This book introduces the origins and development of various calligraphic techniques, discusses holding the brush, brush movement postures, and practice methods, explaining calligraphic techniques, strokes, structure, and composition. "Essentials of Running Script" focuses on the running script of Wang Xizhi and Yan Zhenqing, with calligraphic techniques exemplified by "The Preface to the Orchid Pavilion" and "Draft of a Eulogy for My Nephew," while structure is primarily illustrated by "The Holy Teaching." This book introduces the origins and development of various calligraphic techniques, discusses holding the brush, brush movement postures, and practice methods, explaining calligraphic techniques, strokes, structure, and composition. "Essentials of Running Script" focuses on the running script of Wang Xizhi and Yan Zhenqing, with calligraphic techniques exemplified by "The Preface to the Orchid Pavilion" and "Draft of a Eulogy for My Nephew," while structure is primarily illustrated by "The Holy Teaching."