{"product_id":"the-way-of-calligraphy-hardcover","title":"The Way of Calligraphy - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eXiaoyun Sun\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChinese calligraphy is a source of pride for the Chinese people and a vehicle for the transmission of Chinese culture in art, literature, history, philosophy, and more. In \u003ci\u003eThe Way of Calligraphy\u003c\/i\u003e, Dr. Sun Xiaoyun tells the story of her love for calligraphy from childhood, her struggles to learn the history and methods of different styles of Chinese calligraphy, and her research into the tools (paper, brush, and ink) that are so important in creating the beautiful calligraphy. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWritten in a lively, personal tone, Sun Xiaoyun has created an instruction manual, an autobiography, and a deep appreciation for this uniquely Chinese art form. Many illustrations and photographs are useful for both the beginning student and experienced calligraphers eager to expand and perfect their art.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProfessor \u003cb\u003eSun Xiaoyun\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning teacher, artist, and scholar of Chinese calligraphy. She has won the prestigious Chinese National Calligraphy Award seven times, and her works have been exhibited throughout China and internationally.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 316\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 10.1 x 7.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 15, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42155879006343,"sku":"9781487810382","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/c781f1b180de375a3e0700291c8383fd.webp?v=1733239299","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/the-way-of-calligraphy-hardcover","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}