Calligraphy knowledge thousand questions

Author: Zhou Junjie
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Publish Date: 1991-07-01
Features: Among the nearly 800 entries listed in this book, there are cases of one question with multiple sub-questions or one sub-question with multiple solutions, so the actual content exceeds a thousand questions. This extensive volume poses questions and provides concise answers on basic knowledge and fundamental theories of calligraphy, serving as a knowledgeable guide and consultant for those seeking knowledge. The book is written with the aim of being both profound and accessible, making it a valuable resource for beginners in calligraphy as well as for scholars and researchers in the field. The book is divided into nine parts: Calligraphy Studies, Calligraphers, Script Styles, Techniques, Inscriptions and Steles, Calligraphic Theories, Calligraphic History, Tools, and Seal Carving. The content of the book covers a wide range, with the majority of questions being generally accepted knowledge, while some remain subjects of debate within the calligraphy community. In the writing of this book, the author's own perspectives are respected, allowing for a single viewpoint, and this is specially noted for the readers. Additionally, to ensure the relative completeness of each part and to accommodate the varying levels of complexity in question phrasing, some questions may be repeated.