Chinese Calligraphy by Yee Chiang

Chinese Calligraphy by Yee Chiang

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This is the classic introduction to Chinese calligraphy. In nine richly illustrated chapters Chang explores the aesthetics and the technique of this art in which rhythm, line, and structure are perfectly embodied.

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Chinese Calligraphy by Yee Chiang

This is the classic introduction to Chinese calligraphy. In nine richly illustrated chapters Chang explores the aesthetics and the technique of this art in which rhythm, line, and structure are perfectly embodied.
A splendid book in which the plates alone would make a valuable acquisition… Chiang is the confident master, writing in a manner that is both businesslike and imaginative* The Times *
Chiang Yee (1903–1977) was Professor Emeritus of Chinese at Columbia University. He was also a poet and painter, and the author of many books of travel writing, as well as children’s books. He illustrated all of his books and was best known for his “The Silent Traveler in…” series, which presented destinations from a Chinese perspective.
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ISBN 13 9780674122260
ISBN 10 0674122267
Title Chinese Calligraphy
Author Yee Chiang
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Harvard University Press
Year published 1974-01-01
Number of pages 304
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.