Writing and Contemplation: On the Creation, Statement, and Criticism of Calligraphy

Author: Qiu Zhenzhong
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: This book is a collection of critical essays by the author on contemporary calligraphy creation. The author's theoretical background and sensitivity to language give these writings a unique style. Keen perception of works, distinctive perspectives, and deep reflections on expression are notable characteristics of these texts. The book also includes the author's statements on his own creations. As the author's creations are considered to hold special significance, these statements have become important materials for examining contemporary calligraphy. The book features over one hundred modern works, to a significant extent reflecting the state of contemporary calligraphy creation and the author's ink-and-wash creations related to calligraphy. This book is a collection of critical essays by the author on contemporary calligraphy creation. It includes articles such as "Selected Introductions to Works in the 'Paris Contemporary Chinese Calligraphy Exhibition'," "Zhang Da: My Position," and "On 'Thematic Creation' and Others."