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50 Years of the Chinese Community in Singapore
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 310

50 Years of the Chinese Community in Singapore

"Singapore's success story is essentially a "people" story. Singaporeans have good reason to celebrate the nation's golden jubilee with pride. In the short space of five decades the country has moved from Third World to First, and its real GDP has grown by 40 times! For this phenomenal progress, credit must go to its people, the Republic's primary resource. Against all odds and amidst dire predictions, Singaporeans proved that a united and resourceful community could build a nation from scratch. This book is dedicated to one segment of these Singaporeans--the Chinese community. In particular, this collection of essays focuses on the Chinese speaking members of the community whose many contributions are less familiar to those brought up on a strict diet of the English language"--

Behind the Brushstrokes
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 212

Behind the Brushstrokes

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 1993
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  • Publisher: Unknown

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The Art of Calligraphy in Modern China
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 296

The Art of Calligraphy in Modern China

  • Categories: Art

Over the past three decades it has emerged as a more visually exciting modern genre, which now offers fascinating insights into the people of modern China.".

Directory
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 1326

Directory

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 2010
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  • Publisher: Unknown

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Behind the Brushstrokes
  • Language: en

Behind the Brushstrokes

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 1999
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  • Publisher: Unknown

Finally - a comprehensive study of Chinese calligraphy aimed at those who do not read Chinese but valuable for any reader seeking insight into the evolution of Chinese characters, as well as the philosophy of Chinese calligraphy and the lives of the great Chinese calligraphers. 'If you have always wanted to know what Chinese calligraphy is about, this is the book' - The Straits Times

East Asian Calligraphy Education
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 398

East Asian Calligraphy Education

  • Categories: Art
  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 2004
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  • Publisher: Unknown

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Between Heaven and Earth
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 136

Between Heaven and Earth

  • Categories: Art

A master calligrapher illuminates the fascinating history and development of the characters of the Chinese alphabet.

Singapore Government Directory
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 1066

Singapore Government Directory

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 1998-07
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  • Publisher: Unknown

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Chinese Writing and Calligraphy
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 281

Chinese Writing and Calligraphy

Suitable for college and high school students and those learning on their own, this fully illustrated coursebook provides comprehensive instruction in the history and practical techniques of Chinese calligraphy. No previous knowledge of the language is required to follow the text or complete the lessons. The work covers three major areas: 1) descriptions of Chinese characters and their components, including stroke types, layout patterns, and indications of sound and meaning; 2) basic brush techniques; and 3) the social, cultural, historical, and philosophical underpinnings of Chinese calligraphy—all of which are crucial to understanding and appreciating this art form. Students practice bru...

Area Bibliography of China
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 354

Area Bibliography of China

A combination of scholarly, commercial, and popular interests has generated a large quantity of literature on every aspect of Chinese life during the past two decades. This bibliography reflects these combined interests; it is broken up into sections by subject headings, and cross-references refer the researcher to related topics.