The strokes used in Chinese characters were originally fashioned after bird tracks and shadows cast by trees. They are beautifully expressive even to those who do not understand their meaning. To the Chinese, writing is not only a means of communication, it also has the force to transform reality. The book in this box introduces the history of Chinese writing and gives many examples of the way in which simple brush strokes are combined to convey not only words but also complete ideas. The Chinese character tattoos that accompany the book can be harmlessly and temporarily adhered to the body for a wonderful and exotic effect
- ISBN10 0740728954
- ISBN13 9780740728952
- Publish Date 8 November 2002
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 16 June 2021
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Andrews McMeel Publishing
- Format Paperback
- Language English