Chinese calligraphy : an introduction to its aesthetic and technique : with 6 plates and 155 text illustratons

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FIG. 43.—PART OF AN ESSAY

By Ho Shao-Chi ( 何 紹 基 ), whom we have already seen as a Seal writer. Here we see his special way of shaping the strokes and making the patterns. The effect is by no means soft if you compare it with the work of Yen Chéng-Ch‘ing. It is very difficult

to copy and beginners are advised not to attempt it

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