{"product_id":"chinese-writing-and-calligraphy-wendan-li-9780824833640","title":"Chinese Writing and Calligraphy","description":"\u003cp\u003eSuitable for college and high school students and those learning on their own, this fully illustrated coursebook provides comprehensive instruction in the history and practical techniques of Chinese calligraphy. No previous knowledge of the language is required to follow the text or complete the lessons. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe work covers three major areas: 1) descriptions of Chinese characters and their components, including stroke types, layout patterns, and indications of sound and meaning; 2) basic brush techniques; and 3) the social, cultural, historical, and philosophical underpinnings of Chinese calligraphy--all of which are crucial to understanding and appreciating this art form. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eStudents practice brush writing as they progress from tracing to copying to free-hand writing. Model characters are marked to indicate meaning and stroke order, and well-known model phrases are shown in various script types, allowing students to practice different calligraphic styles. Beginners will find the author's advice on how to avoid common pitfalls in writing brush strokes invaluable. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChinese Writing and Calligraphy will be welcomed by both students and instructors in need of an accessible text on learning the fundamentals of the art of writing Chinese characters.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Wendan Li\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0824833643\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780824833640\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e University of Hawaii Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/31\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 280\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.30lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.90h x 6.90w x 0.80d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/01\/2010 pg. 262","brand":"Wendan Li","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44070129008895,"sku":"9780824833640","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_486d9605-3dfa-452f-9898-a8be2440d911.jpg?v=1685428525","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/chinese-writing-and-calligraphy-wendan-li-9780824833640","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}