Between Heaven and Earth: A History of Chinese Writing (Paperback) by Bo Shi, Shi Bo

Trade paperback. Language: English. Pages: 128. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 128 p. Contains: Illustrations. The history and evolution of Chinese writing is inseparable from the lives and legacies of China's emperors. Master calligrapher Shi Bo explains the seven major stages of writing in China from as early as the 17th century BCE, including: Jiaguwen, Lishu, Caoshu and Xingshu. Shi Bo puts each stage in historical context with informative text and abundant original archival illustrations.