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The Art of Calligraphy in Modern China / Barrass, Gordon S. ; Bing X ; Zedong M., 2002

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Identifier: CC-38859-40784

Scope and Contents

The author describes the calligraphic works and biographies of 25 artists, including Mao Zedong. He classifies them into the following categories: Grand Tradition, Breaking the Mold, Classicists, Modernists, Neo-Classicists, Avant-Garde and Brushmarks of Friendship. This book accompanied an exhibition that was seen by Marvin Sackner at the British Museum. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates

  • Creation: 2002

Extent

0 See container summary (1 hard cover book (288 pages) in dust jacket) : illustrations (mostly color) ; 29.7 x 23.7 x 3 cm

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Physical Location

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Custodial History

The Sackner Archive of Concrete and Visual Poetry, on loan from Ruth and Marvin A. Sackner and the Sackner Family Partnership.

General

Published: London, England : British Museum Publications. Nationality of creator: British. General: Added by: RUTH; updated by: RED.

Repository Details

Part of the The Ruth and Marvin Sackner Archive of Concrete and Visual Poetry Repository

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