Enchanting Calligraphy-a captivating fusion of Chinese calligraphy and literary expression. In this elegant volume, renowned calligrapher Lillian Don presents a curated selection of works featuring Tang and Song dynasty poetry, classical quotations, personal reflections, and travel narratives, all rendered through refined calligraphic forms and accomplished technique. Each piece reveals her deep engagement with both literary tradition and artistic practice. Working with the classical tools of brush, ink, paper, and inkstone, Lillian transforms poetry and aphorisms into living visual…mehr
Enchanting Calligraphy-a captivating fusion of Chinese calligraphy and literary expression. In this elegant volume, renowned calligrapher Lillian Don presents a curated selection of works featuring Tang and Song dynasty poetry, classical quotations, personal reflections, and travel narratives, all rendered through refined calligraphic forms and accomplished technique. Each piece reveals her deep engagement with both literary tradition and artistic practice. Working with the classical tools of brush, ink, paper, and inkstone, Lillian transforms poetry and aphorisms into living visual expressions. Every character is infused with rhythm, balance, and inner vitality, offering readers a dual experience of visual beauty and spiritual resonance, where technical mastery meets emotional depth. Moving beyond classical texts, the book also opens a window into the artist's personal world. Through handwritten reflections and travel-inspired writings, Lillian captures the quiet poetry of everyday life and the subtle beauty found in fleeting moments. Her calligraphy becomes a language of contemplation, expressing a sincere passion for life and an enduring pursuit of beauty. Enchanting Calligraph I ¿¿¿¿¿-¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿1¿ is not only a celebration of calligraphic art, but also an invitation to slow down, to read with both the eyes and the heart, and to rediscover the living spirit of Chinese culture through the written form. ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿
Lillian Don (Chinese name: Dong Yang Lirong) was born in Taichung, Taiwan, and currently resides in the United States. Although an American citizen, she has devoted decades of her life to the preservation and global dissemination of Chinese culture.A highly influential social media writer and calligrapher, Lillian Don is widely known for her mastery of small and medium regular-script calligraphy (xiao kai and zhong kai). She publishes calligraphy works and thoughtful daily essays across Facebook, Weibo, WeChat, and Twitter, attracting a large and loyal international readership. Her posts have accumulated tens of millions of views over the years.Her writings span a wide cultural spectrum, including Classical Chinese poetry from the Tang and Song dynasties, aphorisms, calligraphy, contemporary social observations, music appreciation (both popular and classical), film and drama critiques, and reflective essays on daily life. Blending wisdom, elegance, and accessibility, her work resonates deeply with readers across generations.Often described as a modern embodiment of Lin Yutang's The Importance of Living, Lillian Don exemplifies an artistic way of life-one grounded in humanity, cultural depth, and quiet intellectual joy.¿¿¿¿¿Lillian Don¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿
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