Book
The nature of the Chinese character : gifts from the earth / text by Barbara Aria ; calligraphy by Russell Eng Gon ; Illustrations by Lesley Ehlers.
Record details
- ISBN: 0811832686
- Physical Description: 95 p. : col. ill.
- Publisher: San Francisco : Chronicle Books, 2001.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Originally published: New York : Simon and Schuster, 1991. |
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| Subject: | Chinese characters. Chinese language > Writing. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | 495.111 Ari | 31681001223874 | NONFIC | Available | - |
- Book News
This small volume is a combination of text and image. Aria's text describes the history of Chinese characters and the definitions of the 39 characters featured here. The characters steal the reader's attention though, with each on its own page in the bold calligraphy of Russell Eng Gon. These are supplemented in turn by woodcut images by Lesley Ehlers depicting the meaning of each character. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) - Grand Central Pub
In the best-selling tradition of The Spirit of the Chinese Character comes a beautiful companion, The Nature of the Chinese Character. Masterfully crafted earthly symbols are displayed throughout these rich, colorful pages--from sky and wind to water and sand. Each is accompanied by a graceful drawing illustrating the organic form that inspired the calligraphic representation and an enlightening description of the meaning, lore, and construction of the character. At once an inquiry into centuries of thought and a paean to the oldest functional art form, The Nature of the Chinese Character is exquisite in its own right-an elegant keepsake that both informs and enchants
- Hachette Book Group
In the best-selling tradition of The Spirit of the Chinese Character comes a beautiful companion, The Nature of the Chinese Character. Masterfully crafted earthly symbols are displayed throughout these rich, colorful pages--from sky and wind to water and sand. Each is accompanied by a graceful drawing illustrating the organic form that inspired the calligraphic representation and an enlightening description of the meaning, lore, and construction of the character. At once an inquiry into centuries of thought and a paean to the oldest functional art form, The Nature of the Chinese Character is exquisite in its own right-an elegant keepsake that both informs and enchants
