Four Thousand Years Of Chinese Calligraphy

Author : Léon Long-yien Chang,Peter Miller
Publisher : Chicago : University of Chicago Press
Page : 442 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1990-01
Category : Art
ISBN : 0226101118

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Four Thousand Years of Chinese Calligraphy by Léon Long-yien Chang,Peter Miller Pdf

Chinese calligraphy evokes a complex beauty by the simplest means—a single character, a stroke, or even a dot. It is an intriguing art form that at once reveals a calligrapher's talent and learning, reflects whole epochs of philosophy, religion, and culture, and embraces an artistic tradition thousands of years old. This volume offers a loving appreciation of the aesthetic values underlying Chinese calligraphy as well as an authoritative guide to its historical development as one of China's supreme artistic accomplishments.

Author : Youhe Zeng
Publisher : Chinese University Press
Page : 460 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Art
ISBN : 9622014267

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A History of Chinese Calligraphy by Youhe Zeng Pdf

Chinese calligraphy has been an independent visual art form for thousands of years. Its wonderful aesthetics has inspired the art of Chinese painting since the second century B.C. Before pen and pencil were introduced to China, millions practiced the art of writing in ink. In the twentieth century, the art of calligraphy has not only fascinated modern Chinese who are part of this continuous tradition, but has also captured the interest and imagination of the world. This is the first proper history of Chinese calligraphy in English.

Author : Guillaume Olive,Zihong He
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2012-09-18
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781462909872

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My First Book of Chinese Calligraphy by Guillaume Olive,Zihong He Pdf

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

Author : Joseph Rosenblum
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 446 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : History
ISBN : 0810830094

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A Bibliographic History of the Book by Joseph Rosenblum Pdf

"...skillfully compiled...should be useful to anyone interested in placing his or her studies in the context of printed and bound literature..." --ENGLISH LITERATURE IN TRANSITION 1880-1920

Author : Shigemi Komatsu,Heinz Götze
Publisher : Prestel Publishing
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Art
ISBN : UOM:39015019437089

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Chinese and Japanese Calligraphy Spanning Two Thousand Years by Shigemi Komatsu,Heinz Götze Pdf

Author : Wendan Li
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2010-05-31
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9780824860691

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Chinese Writing and Calligraphy by Wendan Li Pdf

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.

Author : James Elkins
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2018-08-06
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781501723902

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The Domain of Images by James Elkins Pdf

In the domain of visual images, those of fine art form a tiny minority. This original and brilliant book calls upon art historians to look beyond their traditional subjects—painting, drawing, photography, and printmaking—to the vast array of "nonart" images, including those from science, technology, commerce, medicine, music, and archaeology. Such images, James Elkins asserts, can be as rich and expressive as any canonical painting. Using scores of illustrations as examples, he proposes a radically new way of thinking about visual analysis, one that relies on an object's own internal sense of organization.Elkins begins by demonstrating the arbitrariness of current criteria used by art historians for selecting images for study. He urges scholars to adopt, instead, the far broader criteria of the young field of image studies. After analyzing the philosophic underpinnings of this interdisciplinary field, he surveys the entire range of images, from calligraphy to mathematical graphs and abstract painting. Throughout, Elkins blends philosophic analysis with historical detail to produce a startling new sense of such basic terms as pictures, writing, and notation.

Author : Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.)
Publisher : Metropolitan Museum of Art
Page : 375 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Art, Chinese
ISBN : 9780870998065

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Arts of the Sung and Yüan by Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.) Pdf

Author : Roberto A. Valdeón,Youbin Zhao
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2023-05-22
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781000880397

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Literary Translation Research in China by Roberto A. Valdeón,Youbin Zhao Pdf

This book provides an overview of the research carried out by Chinese scholars in the field of literary translation. Although literary translation accounts for a small percentage of the translations produced every year, the interest into its cultural and historical significance continues to attract the interest of academics, notably in China. The contributors to the book engage in theoretical discussions, compare source and target texts, discuss the role of patronage and analyze the translation of unique cultural artefacts such as Chinese calligraphy. Their approaches range from the use of corpus-based studies to the use of mixed quantitative and qualitative methods to compare readers' views. This book will be of interest to researchers and advanced students of Linguistics, Literature, Translation Studies, and Cultural Studies. It was originally published as a special issue of the journal Perspectives: Studies in Translation Theory and Practice.

Author : Gordon S. Barrass
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Art
ISBN : 0520234510

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The Art of Calligraphy in Modern China by Gordon S. Barrass Pdf

Over the past three decades it has emerged as a more visually exciting modern genre, which now offers fascinating insights into the people of modern China.".

Author : Michael Dillon
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : History
ISBN : 0700704396

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China by Michael Dillon Pdf

This new reference work contains approximately 1500 entries covering Chinese civilisation from Peking Man to the present day. Subjects include history, politics, art, archaeology, and literature to name but a few.

Author : Sin-wai Chan
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 650 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2019-12-06
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781315453477

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The Routledge Encyclopedia of Traditional Chinese Culture by Sin-wai Chan Pdf

The Routledge Encyclopedia of Traditional Chinese Culture offers an in-depth discussion of cultural aspects of China from the ancient period to the pre-modern era, lasting over 5,000 years, comprised of 7,000 word pieces by more than 20 world-leading academics and experts. Addressing areas such as China studies, cultural studies, cultural management, and more specific areas – such as religion, opera, Chinese painting, Chinese calligraphy, material culture, performing arts, and visual arts – this encyclopedia covers all major aspects of traditional Chinese culture. The volume is intended to be a detailed reference for graduate students on a variety of courses, and also for undergraduate students on survey courses to Chinese culture.

Author : Peter Charles Sturman
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 970 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1997-01-01
Category : Art
ISBN : 0300065698

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Mi Fu by Peter Charles Sturman Pdf

Mi Fu was a prominent calligrapher in 11th-century China. This analysis of his work considers content and style, and examines his calligraphy within the framework of the artist's life, the Northern Song culture in which he lived and the literati theory of art he helped to formulate.

Author : Thomas O. Höllmann
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2017-11-14
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780231543736

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Chinese Script by Thomas O. Höllmann Pdf

In this brisk and accessible history, sinologist Thomas O. Höllmann explains the development of the Chinese writing system and its importance in literature, religion, art, and other aspects of culture. Spanning the earliest epigraphs and oracle bones to writing and texting on computers and mobile phones today, Chinese Script is a wide-ranging and versatile introduction to the complexity and beauty of written text and calligraphy in the Chinese world. Höllmann delves into the origins of Chinese script and its social and political meanings across millennia of history. He recounts the social history of the writing system; written and printed texts; and the use of writing materials such as paper, silk, ink, brush, and printing techniques. The book sheds light on the changing role of literacy and education; the politics of orthographic reform; and the relationship of Chinese writing to non-Han Chinese languages and cultures. Höllmann explains the inherent complexity of Chinese script, demonstrating why written Chinese expresses meaning differently than oral language and the subtleties of the relationship between spoken word and written text. He explores calligraphy as an art, the early letter press, and other ways of visually representing Chinese languages. Chinese Script also provides handy illustrations of the concepts discussed, showing how ideographs function and ways to decipher them visually.

Author : Qianshen Bai
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2020-03-23
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781684173808

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Fu Shan’s World by Qianshen Bai Pdf

"For 1,300 years, Chinese calligraphy was based on the elegant art of Wang Xizhi (A.D. 303–361). But the seventeenth-century emergence of a style modeled on the rough, broken epigraphs of ancient bronzes and stone artifacts brought a revolution in calligraphic taste. By the eighteenth century, this led to the formation of the stele school of calligraphy, which continues to shape Chinese calligraphy today.A dominant force in this school was the eminent calligrapher and art theorist Fu Shan (1607–1685). Because his work spans the late Ming–early Qing divide, it is an ideal prism through which to view the transformation in calligraphy.Rather than seek a single explanation for the change in calligraphic taste, the author demonstrates and analyzes the heterogeneity of the cultural, social, and political processes behind it. Among other subjects, the book covers the late Ming interaction between high and low culture; the role of publishing; the Ming loyalist response to the Qing; and early Qing changes in intellectual discourse. In addition to the usual approach of art historians, it adopts the theoretical perspectives of such fields as material culture, print culture, and social and intellectual history."