{"product_id":"chinese-writing-and-calligraphy-latitude-20-books-paperback-9780824833640","title":"Chinese Writing and Calligraphy (Latitude 20 Books (Paperback))","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.  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 3) the social  cultural  historical  and philosophical underpinnings of Chinese calligraphyall of which are crucial to understanding and appreciating this art form.  Students 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 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 characters.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45666207498293,"sku":"ByrdShop_0824833643","price":40.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780824833640.jpg?v=1782423253","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/chinese-writing-and-calligraphy-latitude-20-books-paperback-9780824833640","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}