Kadokawa Calligraphy Dictionary 219th Edition Abrd/Mobile Japan

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Kadokawa Calligraphy Dictionary 219th Edition Abrd/Mobile Japan Key Features ✔ This is the Kadokawa Calligraphy Dictionary, 219th Edition, a compact and comprehensive reference designed for calligraphy enthusiasts, students, and professionals. Based on the renowned "Calligraphy Encyclopedia" published in 1974, this abridged and portable version features the most frequently used 7,700 Chinese characters, including variant forms, with approximately 60,000 character styles captured through high-quality photographs from original sources. It offers an invaluable resource for mastering Chinese calligraphy, providing detailed insights into character forms, historical context, and stylistic variations. ✔ This edition enhances the original content by adding numerous cursive script styles from the Ming and Qing dynasties, along with supplementary materials such as a brief history of Chinese calligraphy, a dictionary of cursive variants, a chronological outline of calligraphy history, and a catalog of inscribed steles and calligraphers. The book concludes with comprehensive indexes, including stroke count and phonetic/historical indexes. Recognized as the pinnacle of calligraphy dictionaries, this compact version is essential for all calligraphy practitioners seeking a practical yet authoritative reference. ✔ Key features include: ✔ - A condensed, portable edition of the acclaimed "Calligraphy Encyclopedia" ✔ - Contains 7,700 high-frequency Chinese characters, including variant forms ✔

• Year: 1974
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Fine

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