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Calligraphy
Chinese
Chinese
Calligraphy -
calligraphy of the Masters. Wonderful site.
The
Chinese writing system -
interesting page, links to many related topics.
Chinese
Calligraphy, Styles -
JiaGuWen, Zhuan Shu (JinWen included), Li Shu, Kai Shu, Xing Shu,
and Cao Shu.
Oracle
Inscriptions -
carvings, considered to be the earliest written language of China.
Chinese
Art Resources On-The-Net -
examples of Chinese calligraphy and painting.
The
Origin and Evolution of Chinese Writing Styles -
a good general round-up of calligraphy in Chinese culture.
Chinese
Calligraphy Bibliography -
English language books available.
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Worldwide
Cynscribe -
Compilation of over 1,000 calligraphy links, all cultures, a labour
of love and extrordinarily comprehensive.
Traditional
Japanese Calligraphy Takase
Studios
Communication
Systems in Korea -
links to Korean calligraphy, language, alphabet, Han'gul, script.
Bodleian
Library -
Oxford University, old European illuminated manuscripts, terrific image
catalogue.
Book
of Hours Valencia -
European illuminated manuscripts.
Institut
du Monde Arabe situated
inParis, the architecture of the building alone is worth a look.
The
Sabanci Collection Simply
the most astounding collection of Turkish/Ottoman calligraphy in the world.
The
Metropolitan Museum of Art -
A stunning collection of Islamic manuscripts, so beautiful they'll makes
you swoon.
Original
manuscripts, diverse and lovely.
Bismillah
collection of Arabic Calligraphy.
Arab
Gateway: writing
and Calligraphy - excellent links to more Arabic calligraphy.
Islamic
Calligraphy -
lots of examples.
Scripts
Ancient and Arcane -
fact and fantasy, lots of clickable illustrations.
Alphabytes -
Calligraphy links, mainly modern Western.
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Seals,
Chops and Materials
Chinese
Seals -
Chop-making in Taiwan.
Chinapage -
general article on seals.
Oriental
writing materials -
links to paper, ink sticks, brushes, inkstones, etc.
The
history of washi, Japanese paper-making techniques.
Chopa
Imports -
materials for calligraphy, oriental arts and crafts from all over
Asia. Based in Boulder, USA.
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Art,
galleries, art research
Hung
Li Internet Art Gallery The
Hong Kong Hung Li Calligraphy & Painting Society, many unknown
gems to be found.
Hong
Kong Arts Centre -
Self-financing and non-profit making arts organization, aiming to
maximize the development of contemporary arts in Hong Kong.
Department
of Fine Art Hong Kong University -
links to the Arts in Hong Kong.
Para/Site -
run by independent artists in Hong Kong and supported by
the Hong Kong Arts Development Council.
Chinapage -
index page to literature and art sites
The
Art of Tibet, Himalayan Art Project -
dedicated to preserving the sacred Buddhistart of the Himalayas,
beautiful site with noble aims.
Asian
Arts updated
lists of galleries, art and archaological projects.
Electronic
Beowulf Project -
using technology to probe beneath the surface of ancient
documents. Wonderful images.
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Related
History
Treaty
of Nanking 1842 - Read the actual wording of the treaty.
Hong Kong
Museum of History.
Marx/Engels,
Articles on China - A contemporary view of
the 'European-Chinese' war, these articles by both
Marx and Engels appeared between 1853 and 1860, in
the New York Daily Tribune. Rivetting stuff.
Chinese
history - US Library of Congress site, the Army
Area Handbook on China.
Chinese
History - a very comprehensive listing of links.
The
Global History Consortium - World History, Culture
and Archaeology of China, Japan, Korea, India, the Middle
East and much more. Terrific link sets.
Encyclopaedia
Britannica's Internet Guide. You name it, they've
got it. Facts and more facts. Well presented.
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China
and Asian Studies
Internet
Guide for China Studies - Covers just about any China-related
subject you can think of.
Hong Kong WWW Virtual
Library - Very good selection of Hong Kong-related references.
The
Asian Studies WWW Monitor - Excellent source
for most subject references for the whole of Asia.
Marjorie Chan's
China Links - the most comprehensive listing
of Chinese language and linguistics links, and references.
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General
Related
English
and Chinese translation tools -
with an online English to Chinese dictionary.
Zhongwen.com -
Genealogy, Dictionary, Readings, Chinese characters and culture,
including forums (in English).
Art
Crimes: The Writing on the Wall -
the art of grafitti.
Human
Rights in China -
many Chinese and Tibetan links, Islam in China, and more.
The
I-Ching Bookmarks -
links to all things I-Ching
The
Asia Society -
primarily US/Asian related links, very comprehensive.
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Global
Art and Research Directories
Internet
for the Fine Arts. -
Resource directory for art, artists, galleries and collectors.
The
World Artist Directory A
global directory - 'The interactive Home for World Artists'
The
Internet Art Database -
Search for contemporary artists.
International
Art News -
News, galleries, portfolios, marketplace and forums.
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