Table of Contents

1. Chinese characters; 2. Four treasures of the study; 3. Beauty of calligraphy; 4. Creativity of calligraphic art; 5. Calligraphy and Chinese culture; 6. Calligraphy masters; 7. Renaissance of calligraphy; Appendix: chronological table of the Chinese dynasties.

Promotional Information

This book provides an accessible, illustrated introduction to the art of Chinese calligraphy, the epitome of Chinese culture.

About the Author

Tingyou Chen is a graduate of Shanghai Jinan University. He is a member of the Chinese Calligraphers' Association and has published widely on the subject of calligraphy and Chinese aesthetics.