The Simple Art of Chinese Calligraphy
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190311649X
AuthorQu Lei Lei
Born to a family of artists and writers in 1950s China, Qu Lei Lei came to England from Beijing in 1985. Introduced to Chinese calligraphy in early childhood, he has practised calligraphy and painting for the last forty years, and now lives and works in London as a traditional and contemporary artist. Lei Lei has been teaching and lecturing in Chinese art for several years. He is a guest lecturer at the British Museum, the Victoria & Albert Museum, the Ruskin School of Art, and Christie's and Sotheby's auction houses. In 2000 he was awarded the Millennium Adult Tutor Award for Great Britain. Lei Lei regularly exhibits his calligraphy and paintings both in the UK and internationally. Recent exhibitions have taken place in Paris, Geneva, Spain, Singapore, Tokyo and Venice.
SummaryPractised for over 6,000 years, Chinese calligraphy is the most revered artform in China. Qu Lei Lei, one of the world's top calligraphers, reveals in this step-by-step beginner's guide how to create sacred Chinese characters including Good Luck, Long Life, Music and Joy, and Love. A complete photographic guide shows you how to create 15 projects, from greetings cards and precious talismans for the home, through to beautiful stone carvings, and a T-shirt that literally spells energy. Combining full instructions for those new to the art as well as key insider tips, Lei Lei begins with a guide to choosing the best materials and how to use them, together with a full explanation of how to create Chinese characters, so even the beginner can master authentic techniques. Lei Lei offers guidance and variations on choosing the best of calligraphy signs, motifs, sayings and poems so you can develop your own truly individual style for every occasion and sentiment.
Complete guide to creating Chinese characters for beginners How to make 15 unique projects for you and your home Packed with key advice for beginners and insider tips for every project Over 200 names, characters, poems and phrases to use
No of pages128pp
FormatBB Hardback
PublisherCico Books
ISBN190311649X
EAN9781903116494
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