This book is recognized as one of the best "Calligraphy Aesthetics" books at the moment. It is an "academic study" on calligraphy aesthetics. It systematically expounds the basic principles and formal rules of calligraphy aesthetics and its comparison with other art categories. It has unique insights and considerable depth. It can help readers open their minds, expand their horizons, and have a more comprehensive understanding of the existence and value of the beauty of calligraphy, the relationship between calligraphy and life, and its cultural meaning. It was first published by Shaanxi People's Fine Arts Publishing House in 1986, and later by Shandong People's Publishing House in 2006. This reprint adds more than 240 high-definition color pictures, which is more intuitive.