This is a Chinese-English bilingual book for learning Chinese calligraphy. In the learning of Chinese calligraphy, we offer both fundamental knowledge as well as exercises for progressive practice. For the basic Chinese calligraphy knowledge, key components in the book are: The moving of the brush, the structure of Chinese characters, and the method of calligraphy layout. For the brush writing practice, this book offers 14 comprehensive exercises: From creating a simple stroke to writing more complex strokes. We trust this book is suitable to be used as a textbook for classroom as well as guidance for self-learning at home. Simplified Chinese characters, English
本书是一本汉英对照学习中国书法的教材，介绍了书法最基础的知识，详细讲解了学习书法的三个环节：学习运笔方法、了解汉字的结构形式、掌握宇和篇的布局。书后附有十四个练习，根据汉字的笔画。由浅入深地训练学生。逐步掌握书写汉字的基本技能。本书对有志于学习书法的自学者也非常适用。
目录
第一章 什么是书法？为什么汉字会成为艺术品？
（1）汉字是方块字
（2）软笔书写
第二章 汉字的字体是怎样演变的？
（1）篆书
（2）隶书
（3）楷书
（4）行书
（5）草书
第三章 书法的使用工具
（1）笔
（2）墨
（3）纸
（4）砚