"A fun and engaging way to learn, My First Book of Chinese Calligraphy is an excellent introduction to China and one of China's most recognizable arts for young people. Join Mimi as she takes the first steps towards learning this magical art. Dive in, and explore:
How Chinese words first began, thousands of years ago
How to draw the 8 strokes; with them, you can write anything
What ""radicals"" are…and how to unlock their secrets
How to use the brush, the paper and ink to enjoy writing in Chinese
The included interactive CD-ROM enables learners to play creative games to see, hear and try Chinese writing; listen to the pronunciation of the Chinese characters; observe calligraphers in action and print the characters to create practice pages."
By:
Guillaume Olive, Zihong He Imprint: Tuttle Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 254mm,
Width: 191mm,
Spine: 18mm
Weight: 595g ISBN:9780804841047 ISBN 10: 0804841047 Publication Date:28 January 2011 Recommended Age: From 7 to 12 years Audience:
Children/juvenile
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English as a second language
Format:Mixed media product Publisher's Status: Active
Reviews for My First Book of Chinese Calligraphy Book and CD-ROM & Online Download
A comprehensive review of the art of calligraphy (decorative handwriting) that also provides hands-on exercises and instructions for your budding calligrapher...The book celebrates the beauty of writing beyond alphabets and writing as an art form an