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Review essay for Chinese Calligraphy: a Dance on Paper: The Art of Professor Yang Xin

12/15/2016

 
Calligraphy is among the most recognizable markers of Chinese culture. Even Americans who have never stepped foot in a Chinatown have likely encountered Chinese characters gracing a takeout restaurant sign or peeking out from a neck tattoo. Partly for this reason, Chinese characters provide an accessible entry point to learning about China and East Asia. . . .

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        • Humanities History (2016-17) >
          • Course Information
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            • U1: The American Revolution & the Constitution
            • U2: Defining the Nation
            • U3: 19th Century Social & Cultural Transformations >
              • Cemetery Project
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      • More Course Descriptions
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      • Selecting & Evaluating Secondary Sources
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      • Breaking Down History with the SPICE Factors
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