For thousands of years, Chinese calligraphy has developed into a highly sophisticated art form with an enduring influence on Chinese painting and other arts. Aiming to offer an appreciation for the beauty of Chinese calligraphy, Zhou's book provides a general picture of the five kinds of script, including their historical development, their unique characteristics and artistic values, as well as representative calligraphers and famous works.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
David & Charles
ISBN-10
1606521543
ISBN-13
9781606521540
eBay Product ID (ePID)
106635830
Product Key Features
Author
Kexi Zhou
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
Handicrafts, Arts & Crafts
Additional Product Features
Content Note
Col. Illustrations
Author Biography
Zhou Kexi graduated from the Mathematics department of Fudan University, Shanghai, China. He taught Riemannian geometry and began translating French literature in 1984.