This book brings together classic works on calligraphy and painting by three cultural masters - Zhu Zongyuan, Ye Junsheng and Chen Shizeng. The whole book systematically describes the calligraphy style, brushwork, character structure and application, and the order of learning calligraphy, as well as the basic content of painting style, painting method, brush use, and coloring in painting. It also combs the knowledge of Chinese characters, calligraphy, and the inheritance of some Chinese painting schools in history. The last chapter, "Shizeng Chen Talks about the History of Chinese Painting," focuses on explaining the landscape and flower schools of the Qing Dynasty, the changes in Chinese figure painting, and other special articles. The writing of the book is simple, rich in knowledge and easy to understand. It is a good introductory guide for calligraphy and painting lovers.
Reader comments
This book is very suitable for calligraphy and painting lovers like me. It is rich in content, easy to understand, and comprehensive from basic knowledge to special topics. Moreover, the classic works of the three masters have been gathered together, allowing us to directly appreciate their elegance. As the book says, "everyone's" writings are the essence, allowing us to stand on the shoulders of giants and better understand and learn Chinese calligraphy and painting.
This book is very suitable for calligraphy and painting lovers like me. It is rich in content, easy to understand, and comprehensive from basic knowledge to special topics. Moreover, the classic works of the three masters have been gathered together, allowing us to directly appreciate their elegance. As the book says, "everyone's" writings are the essence, allowing us to stand on the shoulders of giants and better understand and learn Chinese calligraphy and painting.