Han Jiantang provides an accessible, illustrated introduction to the fascinating history and development of the written Chinese language. Han Jiantang provides an accessible, illustrated introduction to the fascinating history and development of the written Chinese language, from pictograms painted on rocks and pottery and ancient inscriptions to the refined art of calligraphy and thecharacters in use today. Han Jiantang provides an accessible, illustrated introduction to the fascinating history and development of the written Chinese language, from pictograms painted on rocks and pottery and ancient inscriptions to the refined art of calligraphy and the characters in use today. Han Jiantang provides an accessible, illustrated introduction to the fascinating history and development of the written Chinese language, from pictograms painted on rocks and pottery and ancient inscriptions to the refined art of calligraphy andthe characters in use today. Chinese Characters will appeal to readers looking for an introduction to the rich but complex Chinese language and to all those interested in the relationship between language and culture. INDICE: 1. The emergence of written language; 2. The origin of Han characters; 3. The evolution of forms of Han characters; 4. The formation of Han characters; 5. The profound mystery of Han characters; 6. Chinese history narratedin Han characters; 7. The art of Han characters.
- ISBN: 978-0-521-18660-5
- Editorial: Cambridge University
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 168
- Fecha Publicación: 09/03/2012
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés