Calligraphy

Calligraphy introduces readers to Chinese calligraphy, including scripts, tools, and its practical and global significance. This book is part of the Chinese Civilisation series which seeks to inform, inspire and ignite curiosity about one of the world's oldest civilisations. “Calligraphy is a treasure of Chinese culture. It is an art that takes Chinese characters as the object of writing and uses the brush, paper, ink and ink slab as writing tools to convey cultural information and express thoughts and emotions in the form of writing. Up to now, ancient Chinese characters can still be recognised, which embodies the practical function of information exchange in Chinese calligraphy. And the integration of its peculiar modelling symbols with the rhythm of strokes and ink and the author’s thoughts on nature, society and life reflects the Chinese unique way of thinking, personality, spirit, aspiration and interest.” - From the Preface