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chinese writing and calligraphy
this fully illustrated coursebook provides a comprehensive description of the history and practical techniques of chinese calligraphy . no previous knowledge of the language is required to follow the text or complete the lessons . the 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 the art of composing calligraphy pieces ; and 3 the social cultural historical and philosophical underpinnings of chinese calligraphy all of which are crucial to understanding and appreciating this art form . students practice brush writing as they progress from tracing to copying to freehand 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 authors advice on how to avoid common pitfalls in writing brush strokes invaluable . chinese 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 calligraphy .