This is Chinese-English bilingual book for learning Chinese Calligraphy. In the learning of Chinese calligraphy, we offer both fundamental knowledge as well as exercises for progressive practice. For the basic Chinese calligraphy knowledge, key components in the book are: the moving of brush, the structure of Chinese characters, and the method of calligraphy layout. For the brush writing practi…
Since the promulgation of "The Scheme of Simplified Chinese Characters" in 1956, the simplified characters have been used widely, not only in mainland China, but abroad as well. However, there is common misconception about the simplified character. some people believed that it was merely the result of the reform of the Chinese writing system made during the '50s. The truth, as the author of t…