The Beginner's Guide to Chinese Calligraphy Semi-cursive script
Author | : Zhou Bin |
Publisher | : Shanghai Press |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2013-03-26 |
ISBN-10 | : 1602201390 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781602201392 |
Rating | : 4/5 (90 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Perfect for beginners, this calligraphy book teaches over 100 Chinese paintings and calligraphies along with historical and cultural information. Chinese calligraphy is a unique visual art form that can be appreciated regardless of having previous knowledge of Chinese characters. While modern Chinese calligraphy consists of five styles, this book focuses on the semi-cursive script, a practical style that emphasizes the transition and structure between strokes. The Beginner's Guide to Chinese Calligraphy Semi-cursive Script teaches how to write the practical and artistic semi-cursive script. Based on the style of Zhao Mengfu, a master of semi-cursive script, you will learn the distinct features of the script and what exemplifies the semi-cursive style. This guide, with step by step illustrations, reduces the difficulty for beginners to learn Chinese calligraphy and is truly a must for Chinese calligraphy amateurs.