Contents
Preface
Calligraphy: Writing as Art
Unique Chinese Characters
The Four Treasures of the Study
The Sage of Calligraphy and the Best Running Script Work in the World
The Four Regular Script Masters
Unrestrained Cursive Script
Traditional Calligraphy and Modern Life
Painting: Silent Poems in Praise of Nature and People
Unique Chinese Painting
Depicting Both Ancient and Contemporary Figures
Elegant Ladies
Expressing Feelings through Mountains and Rivers
Flowers and Birds
Along the River During the Qingming Festival
Changing with the Times
Sculpture: Three-dimensional Art
Oriental Charm
Ancient Bronze Sculptures
The Terracotta Army
Buddhist Statues in China
Public Sculpture
Music: Sound for the Soul
Music and the Mind
Traditional Stringed and Woodwind Instruments
Ancient Tunes
Ethnic Music
Singing Aloud: Popular Songs
Chinese Musicians in the Modern Age
Dance: The Beat of Life
When Singing Is not Enough, People Dance
Ceremonial Dance
The Golden Age of Dance
Folk Dance
Dances from Nature
Dance that Celebrates Life
Drama: A Big World on a Small Stage
An Ancient Art
Chinese Drama: from Birth to Maturity
The Elegance of Kun Opera
Beijing Opera
From Greek Drama to Chinese Huaju