Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. Preface ix
4. Chapter 1. Introduction 1
5. Chapter 2. Writing Instruments and Training Procedures 20
6. Chapter 3. Brush Techniques and Basic Strokes I 38
7. Chapter 4. Brush Techniques and Basic Strokes II 50
8. Chapter 5. Basic Strokes III and Stroke Order 61
9. Chapter 6. The Formation of Chinese Characters 73
10. Chapter 7. The Internal Structure of Characters and the Aesthetics of Writing 84
11. Chapter 8. The Development of Chinese Calligraphy I: The Seal Scripts 100
12. Chapter 9. The Development of Chinese Calligraphy II: The Clerical Script 115
13. Chapter 10. The Development of Chinese Calligraphy III: The Regular Script 129
14. Chapter 11. The Development of Chinese Calligraphy IV: The Running and Cursive Styles 140
15. Chapter 12. The Art of Composition 155
16. Chapter 13. The Yin and Yang of Chinese Calligraphy 175
17. Chapter 14. By Way of Conclusion: Chinese Calligraphy in the Modern Era 186
18. Appendix 1. Brush Writing Exercises 199
19. Appendix 2. Pinyin Pronunciation Guide 243
20. Notes 247
21. Glossary 251
22. References 255
23. Books in English for Further Study 259
24. Index 261
25. About the Author 264