Suitable for college and high school students and those learning on their own, this fully illustrated coursebook provides comprehensive instruction in the history and practical techniques of Chinese calligraphy. No previous knowledge of the language is required to follow the text or complete the lessons.
The work covers three major areas: 1) descriptions of Chinese characters and their components, including stroke types, layout patterns, and indications of sound and meaning; 2) basic brush techniques; and 3) the social, cultural, historical, and philosophical underpinnings of Chinese calligraphyall of which are crucial to understanding and appreciating this art form.
Students practice brush writing as they progress from tracing to copying to free-hand writing. Model characters are marked to indicate meaning and stroke order, and well-known model phrases are shown in various script types, allowing students to practice different calligraphic styles. Beginners will find the authors advice on how to avoid common pitfalls in writing brush strokes invaluable.
Chinese Writing and Calligraphy will be welcomed by both students and instructors in need of an accessible text on learning the fundamentals of the art of writing Chinese characters.
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Chinese Writing and Calligraphy will be welcomed by both students and instructors in need of an accessible text on learning the fundamentals of the art of writing Chinese characters.
Wendan Li is associate professor of Chinese language and linguistics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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Condizione: New. Presents a comprehensive description of the history and practical techniques of Chinese calligraphy. This book covers Chinese characters and their components, including stroke types, layout patterns, and indications of sound and meaning. It is suitable for those who wish to learn the fundamentals of the art of writing Chinese calligraphy. Num Pages: 324 pages, 256 illustrations. BIC Classification: 2GDC; CFF; WFU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 20. Weight in Grams: 596. . 2010. Paperback. . . . . Codice articolo V9780824833640
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Condizione: New. Presents a comprehensive description of the history and practical techniques of Chinese calligraphy. This book covers Chinese characters and their components, including stroke types, layout patterns, and indications of sound and meaning. It is suitable for those who wish to learn the fundamentals of the art of writing Chinese calligraphy. Num Pages: 324 pages, 256 illustrations. BIC Classification: 2GDC; CFF; WFU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 20. Weight in Grams: 596. . 2010. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Codice articolo V9780824833640
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