Sha Menghai: The Master Of The Art Of Chinese Calligraphy | Century Masters

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In China, the 20th Century was marked by dramatic social and political changes. It saw the end of the Qing Dynasty, the emergence of regional warlord governments, a Japanese military occupation, the Chinese Civil War and the founding of the People’s Republic of China. It was equally eventful in the fields of music, painting, drama and literature. Behind this transformation was a group of remarkable individuals, men who persevered despite national and personal tragedies. A new ten-part documentary series explores their contributions and legacies.

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[harperwelch]

This was a spectacular program. Fascinating history of Chinese calligraphy. It’s so important that he preserved and enhanced appreciation of calligraphy and passed it along to future generations. Fortunately this traditional art form survived the cultural revolution and will live on.

[grevillemount]

One of the best documentaries (jilu pianmen) on this wonderful subject. Very fine indeed.

[johnsteinman]

This is fantastic, Thank you for posting.

[rgricwd]

8:39-8:44 should be 米芾(Mi Fu) not 米蒂(Mi Di)

[johnnzboy]

Very interesting. I noticed that some of the captions refer to 'Shang Menghai' (e.g. at 17:10, "Son of Shang Menghai"). Is this a mistake or merely a variation of 'Sha Menghai'?

[willtell]

Why is there english closed caption on an english speaking narrator?

[allisonbrautigam]

Criminally underexposed art content on this channel