Chinese Characters

The Art of Painting the Word

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, New Age, Health & Well Being, Self Help
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Author: Inc. The Book Laboratory ISBN: 9781449413293
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing, LLC Publication: February 5, 2013
Imprint: Andrews McMeel Publishing, LLC Language: English
Author: Inc. The Book Laboratory
ISBN: 9781449413293
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing, LLC
Publication: February 5, 2013
Imprint: Andrews McMeel Publishing, LLC
Language: English
The strokes used in Chinese characters were originally fashioned after bird tracks and shadows cast by trees. They are beautifully expressive even to those who do not understand their meaning. To the Chinese, writing is not only a means of communication, it also has the force to transform reality. This book introduces the history of Chinese writing and gives many examples of the way in which simple brush strokes are combined to convey not only words but also complete ideas. 
The strokes used in Chinese characters were originally fashioned after bird tracks and shadows cast by trees. They are beautifully expressive even to those who do not understand their meaning. To the Chinese, writing is not only a means of communication, it also has the force to transform reality. This book introduces the history of Chinese writing and gives many examples of the way in which simple brush strokes are combined to convey not only words but also complete ideas. 

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