TY  - BOOK
AU  - Li,Wendan
TI  - Chinese Writing and Calligraphy
SN  - 9780824833640
AV  - NK3634.A2.L4975 2010eb 
U1  - 745.619951 
PY  - 2010///]
CY  - Honolulu : 
PB  - University of Hawaii Press, 
KW  - Calligraphy, Chinese
KW  - Technique
KW  - Chinese characters
KW  - FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDY / Chinese
KW  - bisacsh
N1  - Frontmatter --; Contents --; Preface --; Chapter 1. Introduction --; Chapter 2. Writing Instruments and Training Procedures --; Chapter 3. Brush Techniques and Basic Strokes I --; Chapter 4. Brush Techniques and Basic Strokes II --; Chapter 5. Basic Strokes III and Stroke Order --; Chapter 6. The Formation of Chinese Characters --; Chapter 7. The Internal Structure of Characters and the Aesthetics of Writing --; Chapter 8. The Development of Chinese Calligraphy I: The Seal Scripts --; Chapter 9. The Development of Chinese Calligraphy II: The Clerical Script --; Chapter 10. The Development of Chinese Calligraphy III: The Regular Script --; Chapter 11. The Development of Chinese Calligraphy IV: The Running and Cursive Styles --; Chapter 12. The Art of Composition --; Chapter 13. The Yin and Yang of Chinese Calligraphy --; Chapter 14. By Way of Conclusion: Chinese Calligraphy in the Modern Era --; Appendix 1. Brush Writing Exercises --; Appendix 2. Pinyin Pronunciation Guide --; Notes --; Glossary --; References --; Books in English for Further Study --; Index --; About the Author; restricted access; Issued also in print
N2  - 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
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1515/9780824860691
UR  - https://www.degruyter.com/isbn/9780824860691
UR  - https://www.degruyter.com/document/cover/isbn/9780824860691/original
ER  -