Chinese Calligraphy
Synopsis:The Palace Museum, the Forbidden City, has a comprehensive collection of the world's largest treasury of ancient Chinese art. The Museum is an abundant resource for anyone who are interested in Chinese paintings, ceramic wares, jade wares, calligraphy, furniture, and other valuable treasures.The introductory essay written by the Museum’s expert offers the reading public a general understanding of model-calligraphies and the development of the unique art of Chinese calligraphy.
ISBN:9789620756801
Language:English
Author:Wang Lianqi (王連起)
Author Biography:ＷANG LIANQI, was born in Jiaxiang county of Shandong province. He finished his secondary school education in 1966 due to the Cultural Revolution. Then, he studied history and literature on his own and became the student of Mr. Li Qingyun and Mr. Xu Daxian. Since 1979, he has been working in the Palace Museum. He received Mr. Qigong’s guidance with regard to ancient paintings, calligraphy and the evaluation of rubbings. Now he is the research fellow of the Palace Museum, a member of the academic committee, a member of the National Committee of Cultural Relics. With decades of experience in the research and evaluation work of ancient Chinese paintings, Mr. Wang is a contemporary expert in the evaluation of ancient calligraphy, paintings and rubbings.
