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Offering perspectives on the beauty, power and art of the written word in China, and published to accompany an exhibition at Princeton University, this volume incorporates many masterpieces from the 3rd century to the present, all from the John B. Elliott Collection. Whether brushed on silk, cast on bronze or engraved in stone, Chinese calligraphy evokes the forces of nature, promotes social ideals, and asserts the creativity of individual artists. Essays by Chinese and American scholars examine the complex relationships between calligraphy and religion, poetry and literature.

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Author:   Robert E. Harrist ,  Wen C. Fong ,  Qianshen Bai ,  Princeton University Art Museum
Publisher:   Abrams
Imprint:   Harry N. Abrams, Inc.
Dimensions:   Width: 24.80cm , Height: 3.80cm , Length: 3.80cm
Weight:   2.563kg
ISBN:  

9780810963771

ISBN 10:   0810963779
Pages:   449
Publication Date:   01 March 1999
Audience:   General/trade ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Robert E. Harrist, Jr. is associate professor of Chinese art in the Department of Art History and Archaeology, Columbia University.

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