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Chinese Brushwork in Calligraphy and Painting : Its History, Aesthetics, and Techniques by Kwo Da-Wei (1990, Trade Paperback)
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CHINESE BRUSHWORK IN CALLIGRAPHY AND PAINTING: ITS HISTORY, AESTHETICS, AND TECHNIQUES (DOVER FINE ART, HISTORY OF ART) By Kwo Da-wei **BRAND NEW**.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherDover Publications, Incorporated
ISBN-100486264815
ISBN-139780486264813
eBay Product ID (ePID)844216
Product Key Features
Book TitleChinese Brushwork in Calligraphy and Painting : Its History, Aesthetics, and Techniques
Number of Pages224 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicTechniques / General, Asian / Chinese, Asian / General
Publication Year1990
IllustratorYes
GenreArt
AuthorKwo Da-Wei
Book SeriesDover Fine Art, History of Art Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Weight26.7 Oz
Item Length11 in
Item Width8.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN90-003751
Table Of ContentList of Illustrations Preface Map of Ancient China Part One THE HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE ART OF BRUSHWORK CHAPTER ONE Archaic Period NEOLITHIC DESIGNS HSIANG HSING WEN TZE OR IDEOGRAMS CHAPTER TWO Germinant Period SHELL AND BONE STYLE GREATER CHUAN CHAPTER THREE Ripening Period LESSER CHUAN: SEAL STYLE LI CHANG TSAO CHAPTER FOUR Flourishing Period KAI HSING TSAO OR GRASS Part Two AESTHETICS OF BRUSHWORK CHAPTER FIVE Aesthetic Roots TAOISM CONFUCIANISM BUDDHISM CHAPTER SIX Aesthetic Components FORM LINE SPACE-CONSCIOUSNESS COMPOSITION CHAPTER SEVEN Aesthetic Standards CH'I YUEN YA AND SU SHENG AND SHU CHIAO AND CHUO SHU CHUAN CH'I OR LITERARY FLAVOR CHUNG AND DA BRUSHWORK AND INK CHAPTER EIGHT Styles in Painting and Calligraphy PAINTING CALLIGRAPHY A SURVEY OF STYLES Part Three THE TECHNIQUES OF CHINESE BRUSHWORK CHAPTER NINE The Tools of Brushwork THE BRUSH THE PAPER THE INK THE INKSTONE THE STUDY CHAPTER TEN Holding the Brush CHAPTER ELEVEN Body Movement in Using the Brush CHAPTER TWELVE Three Fundamental Principles of Brushwork MOISTURE PRESSURE SPEED CHAPTER THIRTEEN Two Major Angles of the Brush POSITION ANGLE MOVING ANGLE CHAPTER FOURTEEN The Principal Brush Strokes and Their Application in Painting and Calligraphy "CENTER BRUSH, CHUNG FENG" "PULLING BRUSH, TUO PI" "POINT BRUSH, CHIEN PI" "SIDE BRUSH, PIAN FENG" "DRY BRUSH, KU PI" "SPLIT BRUSH, PO PI" TURNING AND FOLDING BRUSH CHAPTER FIFTEEN Principal Ways of Using the Ink "SIDE-INK, PIEN MO" PO'MO OR WASH PO MO OR LAYERS OF INK MO GU OR NON-BONE TREATMENT CHAPTER SIXTEEN "Pi Li, or Strength of the Line" ELASTICITY The Role of the Seal (Yin) in Painting and Calligraphy Conclusion Appendix: Chronological Charts I. CHRONOLOGICAL PERIODS II. CHRONOLOGICAL TABLE OF CALLIGRAPHIC STYLES III. CHRONOLOGICAL TABLE OF DOMINANT PAINTING SUBJECTS Major Terms Found in the Text Bibliography Index
SynopsisComprehensive volume traces historical development of techniques and styles evolved by Chinese masters since the 14th century, analyzes aesthetic concepts, and provides information on materials, technical principles, and brush strokes., "A volume of great value to the admirer of Chinese art that also contains much practical advice for the student." Library Journal When this book was first published, there were few if any important studies dealing with Chinese brushwork and its crucial role in Chinese art. The present volume, by a noted scholar, calligrapher, and artist, was the first significant treatment of the topic and remains among the foremost works devoted to the history, aesthetics, and techniques of the brush the single most important tool in Chinese fine art. The author begins by tracing the historical development of techniques and styles evolved by Chinese masters from the 14th century B.C. to the present. An in-depth explanation of Chinese aesthetic concepts and criteria follows, enhanced by the author's perceptive personal insights in such matters as line, form, space consciousness, and composition. A final section provides a valuable introduction to the materials, technical principles, and major brush strokes of Chinese painting and calligraphy. Techniques are demonstrated in numerous illustrations, including examples of the author's own highly respected work and painting and calligraphy from ancient and modern times. Also included among more than 200 illustrations and photographs are a map of ancient China, chronological charts of calligraphic styles and dominant painting subjects, as well as a glossary of major terms in English and Chinese. Dr. Kwo has exhibited his paintings at museums and art galleries throughout the world and has taught Chinese brushwork extensively in colleges and universities in both China and the United States. For students of art, for painters and calligraphers for anyone eager to approach Chinese art from a fresh and rewarding perspective his book is must reading., Comprehensive volume traces historical development of techniques and styles, analyzes aesthetic concepts, and provides information on materials, technical principles, and brush strokes.
LC Classification NumberND1457.C53K88 1990
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- Aug 31, 2024
Awesome depth in a few short pages, and includes practical brush strokes
Incredible book in the development of Chinese brushwork and style, which also for Chinese has to include development of calligraphy characters. A great surprise and insight inside of its pages and includes practical brush strokes.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
