Chinese Writing and Calligraphy
| Author | : Wendan Li |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 284 |
| Release | : 2010-05-31 |
| ISBN-10 | : STANFORD:36105215484036 |
| ISBN-13 | : |
| Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Chinese Writing and Calligraphy by : Wendan Li
Download or read book Chinese Writing and Calligraphy written by Wendan Li and published by . This book was released on 2010-05-31 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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. --
