{"product_id":"9780804855167","title":"My First Book of Chinese Calligraphy","description":"Author: Guillaume Olive\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780804855167\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Berkeley Books\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 01 Feb 2022\u003cbr\u003ePages: 96\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMy First Book of Chinese Calligraphy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eis a fun and engaging introduction to one of China\u0026amp;#x27;s most celebrated arts and crafts for kids.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCalligraphy - the art of producing decorative handwriting or lettering with a pen or brush - has been around for thousands of years. In this fun children\u0026amp;#x27;s book, readers will learn alongside with Mimi, an eight year old, who takes her first steps towards learning this magical art.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYoung artists will learn about:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Evolution of Chinese Writing - how Chinese characters first began thousands of years ago, and how they have evolved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Order of the Strokes - learn how to write the strokes in the correct order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Radicals - what are they, and how to unlock their secrets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Four Treasures of Calligraphy - the four essential tools to get started\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMovements and Position - how to master your mind\u0026amp;#x27;s focus, your breathing and even how to move\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Five Styles of Calligraphy - \u003ci\u003eZhuan Shu\u003c\/i\u003e (seal), \u003ci\u003eLi Shu\u003c\/i\u003e (clerical), \u003ci\u003eKai Shu\u003c\/i\u003e (regular), \u003ci\u003eCao Shu\u003c\/i\u003e (cursive), and \u003ci\u003eXing Shu\u003c\/i\u003e (running)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Eight Strokes - how to draw the eight strokes; with them, you can write anything\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWriting a Character in Calligraphy - create an entire character in calligraphy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47845873254558,"sku":"ADS-9780804855167","price":24.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780804855167.jpg?v=1781223578","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780804855167","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}