The following books are personally selected for their value in understanding Chinese calligraphy and providing inspiration for my own artworks. They offer insights into both traditional techniques and modern developments. Links are included to access these titles through the National Library Board, Singapore.
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Chinese Calligraphy – Zhou Kexi
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The Four Treasures Inside the Scholar Studio – Wei Zhang
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Brushes With Power: Modern Politics and the Chinese Art of Calligraphy – Richard Curt Kraus
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Chinese Calligraphy – Chiang Yee
The following videos are selected for their insight into the life, philosophy, and history of calligraphy and its practitioners. I draw inspiration and understanding from these works, as they offer a broader cultural and artistic context that complements the books listed above.
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启功, Qi Gong
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翰逸神飛 (The Heavenly Spirit of Calligraphy — English version)
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Mr. Oh, A Korean Calligrapher
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