The Chinese Art of Writing
Title | The Chinese Art of Writing PDF eBook |
Author | Jean François Billeter |
Publisher | |
Pages | 319 |
Release | 1990 |
Genre | Calligraphy, Chinese |
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Chinese Writing and Calligraphy
Title | Chinese Writing and Calligraphy PDF eBook |
Author | Wendan Li |
Publisher | University of Hawaii Press |
Pages | 281 |
Release | 2010-05-31 |
Genre | Foreign Language Study |
ISBN | 0824860691 |
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 calligraphy—all 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 author’s 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.
My First Book of Chinese Calligraphy
Title | My First Book of Chinese Calligraphy PDF eBook |
Author | Guillaume Olive |
Publisher | Tuttle Publishing |
Pages | 96 |
Release | 2012-09-18 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1462909876 |
My First Book of Chinese Calligraphy is a fun and engaging introduction to one of China's most popular arts and crafts for kids. Calligraphy—the art of producing decorative handwriting or lettering with a pen or brush—has been around for thousands of years. In this fun calligraphy for kids book, readers will follow along with Mimi, an eight year old, who takes her first steps towards learning this magical art. Dive in, and explore: The Evolution of Chinese Writing—how Chinese characters first began, thousands of years ago, and how they have evolved The Order of the Strokes—learn how to write the strokes in the correct order The Radicals—what are they, and how to unlock their secrets The Four Treasures of Calligraphy— the four essential tools to get started Movements and Position—how to master your mind's focus, your breathing and even how to move The Five Styles of Calligraphy—Zhuan Shu (seal), Li Shu (clerical), Kai Shu (regular), Cao Shu (cursive), and Xing Shu (running) The Eight Strokes— how to draw the 8 strokes; with them, you can write anything Writing a Character in Calligraphy—create an entire character in calligraphy
Chinese Calligraphy
Title | Chinese Calligraphy PDF eBook |
Author | Yee Chiang |
Publisher | Harvard University Press |
Pages | 301 |
Release | 1974-01-01 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 0674968034 |
Chiang Yee’s Chinese Calligraphy: An Introduction to Its Aesthetic and Technique remains the classic introduction to Chinese calligraphy. In eleven richly illustrated chapters, Chiang explores the aesthetics and the technique of this art in which rhythm, line, and structure are perfectly embodied. He measures the slow change from pictograph to stroke to the style and shape of written characters by the great calligraphers. In addition to aesthetic considerations, the text deals with more practical subjects such as the origin and construction of the Chinese characters, styles, technique, strokes, composition, training, and the relations between calligraphy and other forms of Chinese art. Chinese Calligraphy is a superb appreciation of beauty in the movement of strokes and in the patterns of structure—and an inspiration to amateurs as well as professionals interested in the decorative arts.
Brush and Ink
Title | Brush and Ink PDF eBook |
Author | Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.). Department of Communications |
Publisher | |
Pages | |
Release | 2006 |
Genre | Calligraphy, Chinese |
ISBN |
Brushes with Power
Title | Brushes with Power PDF eBook |
Author | Richard Curt Kraus |
Publisher | Univ of California Press |
Pages | 230 |
Release | 1991-07-24 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN | 9780520072855 |
Explores the interplay of politics and the art of writing in China today to explain the complex relationship between tradition and modernity in Chinese culture.
The Art of Chinese Calligraphy
Title | The Art of Chinese Calligraphy PDF eBook |
Author | Jean Long |
Publisher | Courier Corporation |
Pages | 129 |
Release | 2001-06-25 |
Genre | Art |
ISBN | 0486417395 |
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.