Chinese Calligraphy

Informationen zum Autor Tingyou Chen is a graduate of Shanghai Jinan University. He is a member of the Chinese Calligraphers' Association and has published widely on the subject of calligraphy and Chinese aesthetics. Klappentext This book provides an accessible, illustrated introduction to the art of Chinese calligraphy, the epitome of Chinese culture. Zusammenfassung The art of calligraphy is seen as the epitome of Chinese culture. This book provides an accessible! illustrated introduction to calligraphy from the beginning of the Chinese written language! the methods used by calligraphers through the ages and the influence that calligraphy has had on modern art around the world. Inhaltsverzeichnis 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.

Product details

• Authors: Tingyou Chen
• Assisted by: Ren Lingjuan (Translation)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 03.03.2011
• EAN: 9780521186452
• ISBN: 978-0-521-18645-2
• No. of pages: 134
• Series: Introductions to Chinese Culture; Introductions to Chinese Cultu; Introductions to Chinese Culture; Introductions to Chinese Cultu
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Art > Miscellaneous