Chinese calligraphy

Author(s)

    • Chen, Tingyou
    • Ren, Lingjuan

Bibliographic Information

Chinese calligraphy

Chen Tingyou ; [translated from the original Chinese by Ren Lingjuan]

(Introductions to Chinese culture)

Cambridge University Press, 2011

  • : pbk

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Appendix:Chronological table of the Chinese dynasties

Description and Table of Contents

Description

The art of calligraphy is seen as the epitome of Chinese culture. Originating in the earliest abstract symbols carved on cave walls, animal bones and tortoise shells by the ancient Chinese people, over several thousand years calligraphy has become far more than a means of writing and recording events. This book provides an accessible, illustrated introduction to the history of calligraphy from the beginning of the Chinese written language, the methods and styles used by calligraphers through the ages and the influence that calligraphy has had on modern art around the world.

Table of Contents

  • 1. Chinese characters
  • 2. Four treasures of the study
  • 3. Beauty of calligraphy
  • 4. Creativity of calligraphic art
  • 5. Calligraphy and Chinese culture
  • 6. Calligraphy masters
  • 7. Renaissance of calligraphy
  • Appendix: chronological table of the Chinese dynasties.

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Details

  • NCID
    BB05539095
  • ISBN
    • 9780521186452
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Original Language Code
    chi
  • Place of Publication
    Cambridge, UK
  • Pages/Volumes
    125 p.
  • Size
    23 cm
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