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The Art of Chinese Calligraphy
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Author/Editor: Jean Long
ISBN 10:0486417395
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Following a history of Chinese calligraphy — going all the way back to the pictographic beginnings of Chinese writing more than 4,000 years ago — the author explains the basic construction of individual characters and the ways in which calligraphy is used by Chinese artists, including cal...  read more
 


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Following a history of Chinese calligraphy — going all the way back to the pictographic beginnings of Chinese writing more than 4,000 years ago — the author explains the basic construction of individual characters and the ways in which calligraphy is used by Chinese artists, including calligraphic seals and inscriptions on paintings.
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Product Details:

ISBN 10: 0486417395
ISBN 13: 9780486417394
Author/Editor: Jean Long
Format: Book
Page Count: 128
Dimensions: 8 3/8 x 11 1/4
Publication date: June 2001

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