Wang Huisong's Running Script: Classified Idioms

Author: Wang Huisong
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Publishing Date: 2006-07-01
Features: To facilitate self-study of calligraphy for young people, our press has specially invited the renowned calligrapher Wang Huisong to compile this "Practical Calligraphy Tutorial for Famous Calligraphers." A distinctive feature of this series of calligraphy books is the combination of theory and practice. Next to each stroke and radical in Chinese characters, concise textual explanations are provided. These theoretical insights are condensed from the calligraphers' years of experience and writing practices. Written in accessible language, the books allow readers to read, trace, and copy, guiding writing practice with theory while enabling readers to contemplate the theory through the practice of tracing and copying. This approach yields a notably accelerated learning effect. The series is printed using the red tracing method, integrating the three techniques of tracing, copying, and red tracing. When using the books, readers first trace on transparent paper prepared in advance, then practice on their own paper, and finally use a pen to trace the red text in the book to reinforce learning. Through repeated practice, readers will naturally achieve harmony between mind and hand, cultivating a beautiful and elegant calligraphy style.