The Code of Qin and Books/琴书密码

For centuries, the qin and the art of calligraphy have been the twin artistic vessels through which Chinese scholars and literati gave voice to their inner worlds - as reflected in the time-honored tradition of the "Four Arts of the Literati," which includes the qin, the game of go, calligraphy, and painting. In this book, the author examines these two intertwined art forms in dialogue with one another, seeking to unlock the enduring "genetic code" of artistic inheritance and evolution embedded within them. It stands as a pioneering work in the Chinese art world, boldly bridging the humanities and the sciences in its approach to understanding artistic tradition.

Rooted in the author's decades of hands-on practice and reflective study, this volume gathers a series of penetrating essays that trace the origins and transformations of these two arts. Accessible yet thought-provoking, and conversant with both ancient wisdom and contemporary perspectives, it offers an enriching journey for anyone drawn to the traditional arts and culture of the qin and calligraphy.

历代以来，琴和书法是文人、士人"乘物游心"的主要艺术性载体，故有"琴棋书画为文人四艺"的说法。作者透过"琴"和"书法"这一对中国传统文化和艺术孕育的双生子，相互印证和比对，解谜其中"艺"的传承基因和演化规律。故本书当为中国艺术领域用"文理合一"思行思辨的首例。本书源自笔者多年琴书学践的感悟与体验，集结若干解析"艺海双帆"渊源与流变的研究，深入浅出、勾连今，适合对琴、书传统文化、艺术感兴趣的读者阅读。