The Art of Chinese Poetry
Date
1966
Format
- Book 782
Publishers
Techniques
- printing 545
Dimensions
13 × 21 cm
Printed Pages
164
Locations Made
- United States 839
The cover of this book blends traditional Chinese aesthetics with Western typography. The texture of the background is easily reminiscent of the paper used in classical Chinese calligraphy, reinforcing the theme of the book as a study of classical Chinese culture. The typography of the title is designed within a frame for a formal look. The choice of fonts also gives a sense of scholarly authority and dignity. The contrast between the oriental Chinese characters in the background and the western fonts in the title China gives a sense of East-West cultural exchange. The text on the back cover is also centered within the frame, giving a sense of formality.
