Dancing Spirit of Calligraphy

The written Chinese is the only continuous language in human civilization that has survived five millennia. As the medium of Chinese culture, it lights the for its unending evolution.Chinese calligraphy, which has been deeply rooted in civil society, is an invaluable artistic gem. The cursive script is particularly expressive among all calligraphic styles.From Han dynasty onwards, master cursive calligraphers have continued to emerge. Their enigmatic techniques, individual conception and expression as well as canonical pieces instilled energy into this art form and informed the artistic creation of later generations of the Chinese.The author, who has steeped in cursive script for decades, is insightful and authoritative on this art form. He complied his notes taken when reading cursive script models into a Brief History of Cursive Script which is structured chronologically and by individual cursive calligraphers.In recent years, while reading the calligraphy models, the author never stops practicing, imitating as well as innovating.The book is a collection of 76 cursive works, most of which are well balanced, elegant, minimalist and leisurely. Highly recommended.