Ideograms in China

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Exploring the depths of Chinese culture, Michaux's work serves as a profound prose poem reflecting on the significance of ideograms. Through a rich tapestry of illustrations and annotations, he examines various scripts, from ancient ku-wen to k'ai-shu characters, revealing the beauty and evolution of the Chinese written language. This exploration not only highlights the aesthetic qualities of the ideograms but also their role in uniting a civilization over millennia, capturing the essence of a culture deeply intertwined with its script.