Chinese Calligraphy（Elementary One）

　　华文《书法》教材是目前国内中小学生使用率最高的书法类教辅。《书法》（国际版）以《书法》核心内容为基础，并充分考虑海外学习书法人群的不同特点进行改编，适合海外读者阅读和学习。本书遵循书法学习规律，由浅入深，循序渐进。同时考虑到海外读者对中国传统文化的向往，在进行书法教育的同时渗透了对文化的介绍。书中还特意编排了书法与中国人当代生活相关的版块，让海外读者能够从中吸收更多信息，保证其趣味性。Chinese Calligraphy （Chinese version） published by Sino-Culture Press in 2011 has been the calligraphy textbook that is used by the most pupils in China. Chinese Calligraphy （Elementary One & Two） is the English version which are based on the core contents of Chinese version， and adapted to fit the reading and learning habits of overseas readers. By incorporating the study of the Chinese language into the study of calligraphy， our textbook represents an ideal companion， providing a detailed introduction to a selection of commonly used characters， as well as providing general knowledge about the language， making this textbook an ideal secondary reader for Chinese language study. By digging deep into the cultural resonance of calligraphy in China， we offer the chance to engage with the culture of China through the practical study of Chinese calligraphy. Captivating items of general knowledge appear throughout the textbook， with introductions to famous calligraphers and calligraphic works from history and introductions to essential elements from the personal ‘treasures of the study’ to important items held in museum collections. From the very beginning， we take the study of calligraphy to be more than the mastery of an artistic skill alone， but introducing a wealth of relevant knowledge to act as a firm foundation for further study also.

　　中国著名学者、书法家、书法教育家。现任首都师范大学教授、博士生导师、中国书法文化研究所所长、全国政协委员。欧阳中石主编、撰写了许多重要的学术论著，如《艺术大师三人行》《书学导论》、《学书概览》、《书学杂识》、《中国的书法》、《书法教程》、《书法与中国文化》等等。