calligraphy, chinese

"As long as he can remember, Xian has wanted to be a great calligrapher, like his father. When he turns six, he's finally old enough to start studying. Calligraphy is more than writing--it's painting--and Xian learns how much work and creativity go into what look like effortless strokes. Based on stories still told about Xian and his father, famous calligraphers of the 4th century, Eighteen Vats of Water is about determination, creativity, and learning how to see, as well as the importance of family traditions"--Provided by the publisher.

Combines the story of Liu, a young Chinese girl who goes on a visit to her grandfather's, with an overview of the evolution of the Chinese written language from pictures to today's modern calligraphy characters.

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.

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.

Combines the story of Liu, a young Chinese girl who goes on a visit to her grandfather's, with an overview of the evolution of the Chinese written language from pictures to today's modern calligraphy characters.

Identifies influences on the development of calligraphy in China, examines the debate over the nature of the art and its future, discusses factors that have shaped calligraphy since the establishment of the People's Republic in 1949, and profiles twenty-five calligraphers still living, or who have died since 1963, who have been key figures in calligraphy, or whose work reflects some of its trends.