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.
- ISBN10 9622014267
- ISBN13 9789622014268
- Publish Date 31 December 1998
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country HK
- Imprint The Chinese University Press
- Edition 2nd Revised edition
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 446
- Language English
- URL http://wiley.com/remtitle.cgi?isbn=9789622014268