Chinese Brushwork in Calligraphy and Painting: Its History, Aesthetics, and Techniques (Paperback)

~ Kwo Da-Wei (Author)

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Master artist, teacher and scholar traces historical development of techniques and styles from 14th century B.C. to present; analyzes aesthetic concepts, criteria, and schools associated with specific aesthetic qualities; and provides comprehensive, in-depth guide to materials, technical principles and major brush strokes.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications (October 1, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0486264815
• ISBN-13: 978-0486264813
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #469,748 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Discover Art in the Oriental Brush, September 10, 1999

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Mr Kwo's book was my introduction into the use of the oriental brush and water based black ink. His book, read over time, brought me into my great appreciation for the skill of the brush. In this work the author describes the use of the brush from a historic point of view. He also shows how brush technique and written language developed and explains to his western readers how to "see with oriental style", with the use of the brush and ink as a tool, the oriental concept of space and lines. Though an artist using a simple brush and water-based ink creates a far different scene than considered typical by western standards, the oriental use of empty space, reserved for the viewers imagination to complete the scene, is very refreshing. It sparked my interest into this subject and from there I went to japanese sumi-e. Thank you for your excellent book Mr. Kwo!