The Art of Chinese Calligraphy
Author | : Jean Long |
Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
Total Pages | : 136 |
Release | : 2001-06-25 |
ISBN-10 | : 0486417395 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780486417394 |
Rating | : 4/5 (95 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Art of Chinese Calligraphy written by Jean Long and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2001-06-25 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following a history of Chinese calligraphy — going all the way back to the pictographic beginnings of Chinese writing more than 4,000 years ago — the author explains the basic construction of individual characters and the ways in which calligraphy is used by Chinese artists, including calligraphic seals and inscriptions on paintings.