Book Title: Chinese Calligraphy and Culture 中國書法與文化

Subtitle: An Easy-to-Use Guide for Learners of All Ages

Authors: Huiwen Li (李惠文), Lifen Han (韩丽芬), and George Becker (贝可平)

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Book Description

Chinese Calligraphy and Culture, An Easy-to-Use Guide for Learners of All Ages, is a concise introduction to the dazzling art form known as calligraphy.
A series of step-by-step exercises enable students to become aware of calligraphy’s different styles.
In particular, they will learn proper technique that leads to the writing of Regular Script (楷书/楷書).
An emphasis on Chinese culture over the ages provides context for the art form as it evolved across China and from there to countries in Asia and elsewhere.
Illustrations from different eras in China’s history complement each chapter.
Written by a team of master calligraphers and professional communicators, this book is an indispensable guide for understanding what many consider one of the world’s most revered art forms.

Authors

Huiwen Li (李惠文), Lifen Han (韩丽芬), and George Becker (贝可平)

Subject

Calligraphy & hand-lettering

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Title
Chinese Calligraphy and Culture 中國書法與文化
Authors
Huiwen Li (李惠文), Lifen Han (韩丽芬), and George Becker (贝可平)
Primary Subject
Calligraphy & hand-lettering
Additional Subject(s)
History, China
Publisher
MSL Academic Endeavors
Publication Date
December 20, 2018
Ebook ISBN
978-1-936323-69-2
Print ISBN
978-1-936323-67-8