Studies in Chinese Calligraphy

FAIN: RO-*1547-78

Georgetown University (Washington, DC 20057-0001)
Shen C. Y. Fu (Project Director: May 1978 to October 1990)

To research the history and development of Chinese calligraphy, emphasizing specific masters and phases as contributions to the history of art and Esthetic Theory. Research will focus on a study of the Six Dynasties' calligraphy texts and on an enquiry into the art of 2 late Ming-early Chinq calligrapher-painter, Wang To (1592-1652) and Fu Shan (1607-1684) and the inter-relationship of their painting, calligraphy and art theories.