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Record 1 2012-02-06

English

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  • Writing Styles
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In Chinese calligraphy, this style is characterized by winding, wiry, carefully drawn lines, in contrast to the less refines Greater Seal Script.

French

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  • Techniques d'écriture
DEF

En calligraphie chinoise, ce style est caractérisé par des lignes sinueuses et dessinées avec application, par contraste avec l'écriture moins raffinée des grands caractères de sceaux. Le style sigillaire se caractérise par le caractère très peu modulé des traits, l'arrondi des attaques et des terminaisons et par un ordre bien particulier dans le tracé des traits.

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