calligraphy

Contains lettering projects, "how-to" illustrations, and examples of finished designs.

Explores the history, theory, and cultural importance of Chinese calligraphy, and discusses the development of calligraphic criticism from the second century to the twenty-first.

Explores the history and development of Chinese calligraphy, explains that basic construction of individual characters, looks at how calligraphy is used as an art form, and provides an illustrated, step-by-step guide to the tools and techniques of brushwork calligraphy.

Presents instructions for Japanese calligraphy and discusses the art's philosophy and techniques, as well as its history in Japan and China. Includes interviews with master calligraphers; examples of standard and semi-cursive script and hiragana syllabary; and guidelines on selling one's calligraphy.

An introduction to Chinese brushwork that discusses its role in Chinese art, the historical development of its techniques and styles, the materials that are used, the most popular themes, and other related topics.

Describes the aesthetic principles underlying the art of Chinese calligraphy, and features illustrated instructions for creating Chinese calligraphy, discussing technique, strokes, and composition.

Gives suggestions for combining creative writing, calligraphy, and art work to produce unique and personal gifts such as stationery, postcards, posters, greetings cards, books of several types, and holiday projects.