Chinese Seal Carving
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Summary
Chinese Seal Carving gives a detailed account of the historical development of Chinese seal carving, from its origins, forms, and classifications to the characteristics and influence of seal carving art in each historical period, including pre-Qin seals, the Qin and Han seal systems, the styles of the Wei, Jin, and Northern and Southern Dynasties, Tang and Song seal art, as well as the seal carving schools of the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties and the development of modern and contemporary seal carving. The book explores in depth the cultural connotations and artistic value of Chinese seal carving, allowing readers to clearly understand how seal carving has interacted with the culture of each era and how its aesthetic value has been passed down and innovated.
Editor's review
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Introductory readers interested in seal carving and seals but lacking systematic knowledge
- Those studying calligraphy or Chinese painting who want to fill gaps in basic knowledge of seal carving
- General readers of traditional culture who want to understand one corner of literati art
- Teachers or cultural enthusiasts looking for an accessible, readable history of seal carving
Not a good fit for
- Readers seeking practical tutorials on knife techniques or copy practice
- Those who want to work primarily from seal catalog plates for visual practice
- Advanced readers who already know the history of seal carving and seek specialized textual research
Reading tips
- Read through once in dynastic order, noting especially the two turning points: the Qin-Han system and the Ming-Qing schools.
- When reading the schools section, compare with seal catalog plates or museum collection images to deepen the impression of styles.
- Keep the chapter on forms and classifications for review; after finishing the book, use it to sort out the characteristics of each period.
- If also practicing calligraphy, choose one relevant seal for brief notes after each chapter to link history and aesthetics.
About the publisher
Hohai University Press specializes in water conservancy science and technology while also publishing university textbooks and academic monographs. In the humanities and social sciences, its catalog covers essays and miscellaneous writings, culture, literary appreciation, history, classical poetry, and classic works. Representative titles include Zheng Zhenduo on Greek Myths and Heroic Legends, Liu Yizheng on the History of Ancient Chinese Culture, Lu Xun on the History of Chinese Fiction, Liu Yizheng on the Essentials of Chinese History, Long Yusheng on Ci and Qu, Lü Simian on the History of the Three Kingdoms, Lei Haizong on the History of Western Culture, and Tong Shuye on the History of the Spring and Autumn Period, written by scholars such as Zheng Zhenduo, Liu Yizheng, Lu Xun, Long Yusheng, Lü Simian, Lei Haizong, Tong Shuye, and Liang Qichao. These books focus on lectures by renowned scholars and the popularization of traditional culture. Public information on other publishing activities of the press is limited.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 序
- 第一章 中国篆刻概述
- 第一节 篆刻的起源
- 第二节 篆书与篆刻
- 第三节 印章与篆刻
- 第四节 篆刻的形制与分类
- 第五节 篆刻的刀法与章法
- 第二章 原始的萌芽及先秦的孕育
- 第一节 原始人的创造至文明之崛起
- 第二节 奇妙的文字之旅——由甲骨刻辞到印章
- 第三节 文明崛起——商周青铜与印章的萌芽
- 第四节 战国古玺的形成与发展
- 第五节 奇诡多姿的七国印章
- 第三章 印宗秦汉
- 第一节 秦印的形式与布局
- 第二节 绚丽多姿的印家典范——汉印
- 第三节 秦封泥的广泛应用与特色
- 第四节 摹印篆到缪篆的华丽转身
- 第五节 秦汉印风的艺术影响
- 第四章 魏晋风骨
- 第一节 汉风遗韵下的三国印章
- 第二节 晋韵洒脱话两晋
- 第三节 南北朝及十六国印章的发展
- 第四节 魏晋风骨对后世的影响
- 第五章 唐法婉转
- 第一节 隋唐印章的发展与革新
- 第二节 隋唐印章的类别
- 第三节 隋唐印章制作工艺的变迁
- 第四节 唐代印章的文化意义
- 第六章 宋韵起舞
- 第一节 宋代官印的形制
- 第二节 宋代印章文字与书法
- 第三节 宋代私印的发展与应用
- 第四节 辽、金印章的形制
- 第五节 两宋及辽、金印章的艺术特征及影响
- 第七章 元歌灿烂
- 第一节 元代官印的应用与特征
- 第二节 元代花押的表现与艺术性
- 第三节 元代篆刻艺术的突破与创新
- 第四节 文人崇尚的元代印风
- 第五节 元代“吾氏”篆刻理论的成熟
- 第八章 明月照人
- 第一节 明代官印形制
- 第二节 吴门派篆刻始祖文彭
- 第三节 职业印人何震
- 第四节 “拟汉热潮”下的苏宣与汪关
- 第五节 精研古玺的朱简
- 第九章 清风鸣蝉
- 第一节 清代官印形式与乾隆私印
- 第二节 清初篆刻概述
- 第三节 浙派中的西泠四家
- 第四节 “印从书出”的邓派篆刻
- 第五节 “印外求印”的晚清篆刻
- 第十章 清风遗韵
- 第一节 清风遗韵下的近现代篆刻
- 第二节 吴氏印迹影响下的“赵派”篆刻
- 第三节 跨越近现代的白石篆刻
- 第十一章 中国篆刻的文化内涵和艺术价值
- 第一节 方寸之间的千年文明
- 第二节 不可复制的美学艺术
- 第三节 身份与品位的象征意义
- 中国篆刻发展轴线
FAQ
Can this book teach me to carve seals?
Seal carving is closely related to calligraphy. Can I read it without having studied calligraphy?
Does the book discuss Ming and Qing seal carving schools in detail?
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About the author
Zhu Hui was born in Xinghua, Jiangsu, in 1963 and graduated from Hohai University in 1985. He is a member of the China Writers Association and vice chairman of the Jiangsu Writers Association, and serves as editor-in-chief of the magazine Yuhua. He is primarily a fiction writer, author of the novels My Expression, The Horn Comb, Heaven Knows and White Horse, while his short story The Seven-Story Pagoda won the Seventh Lu Xun Literary Prize. Twenty-one of his works are included in the collection, covering not only fiction but also Chinese painting, poetry, Chinese characters and folk customs, with categories ranging from classic works and social novels to literary appreciation and social sciences. His writing attends to real life and the many facets of society in a calm, meticulous style that weaves observation of cultural tradition into his narratives. Public information is limited, and the overall arc and evolution of his writing remain to be further studied.
Wang Yajie is an author about whom limited public information is available; his nationality, dates of birth and death, and educational background cannot be confirmed from public sources. Judging from the three works held in the collection, his writing centers on art education and artistic practice, covering such fields as ink painting, seal carving, and creative art. The representative work Ink Painting for Young Children (Full-Color Micro-Lesson Edition) is aimed at early childhood art enlightenment, using full-color illustrations together with micro-lessons to make teaching convenient. Creative Art Basic Tutorial (Full-Color Micro-Lesson Edition) follows a similar approach, combining full-color presentation with micro-lessons and focusing on basic techniques and creative guidance. Chinese Seal Carving turns to a more traditional art subject. Overall, his works combine the practicality of teaching materials with the readability of art popularization, and are commonly classified under examination and art, making them suitable references for beginners and teaching settings.
