LINC01 Lindqvist, Cecilia: CHINA. Empire of the Written Symbol. London, 1991. 423 pp. 31 coloured & numerous b/w illustrations. Map. 22x21 cm. Cloth. GBP 35.00 Originally published in Swedish, this book describes the pictorial origins & development of the Chinese script. Drawing on archaeology, palaeographic research and art, the author offers a richly detailed picture of how mental associations are formed with visual images and symbols. Subjects: Calligraphy Writing Available, as of: 12/02/2022 Was item 483 in printed List 202. Record produced by Hanshan Tang Books, www.hanshan.com. | ![]() |