Chinese Calligraphy Made Easy : A Structured Course in Creating Beautiful Brush Lettering

by Rebecca Yue

Most courses in Chinese Calligraphy go slowly. Very slowly. They teach patience. "Chinese Calligraphy Made Easy teaches "calligraphy--"and teaches it fast. While most programs force students to learn all of the many basic brushstrokes first, Rebecca Yue's method starts with a few key strokes, then puts them together to make characters starting with the very first lesson. Students get motivated and stay motivated as the accomplishments keep coming--"as soon as a few characters have been mastered, they are ready for such projects as a bonsai pot, a T-shirt, a vase, and greeting cards. The method is innovative, the learning the five major styles of Chinese calligraphy (Kai Shu, Hsing Shu, Chuan Shu, Li Shu, and Tsao) are covered in depth. Foldout flaps offer quick reference for key brushstrokes. Now anyone can learn this 4,000-year-old art in just a few weeks!

Genres: Art, China, Nonfiction, Language, Reference

Paperback

First published October 14, 2004

Reviews

[Katherine Cowley]

I checked out this book and flipped through it... and now I must have it. Best detailed anatomy of characters and brushstrokes that I've seen in English, and the same sorts of techniques I started learning in the Chinese calligraphy class I took from a Chinese master of the art. (Unfortunately it looks like the author also has books on Chinese brushpainting...maybe I'll get the whole set someday.)

[UndeadArtist]

Wish j would have read earlier

[James]

You would need additional material to learn calligraphy, not just this book.