摘要
FOR the average non-Chinese the appreciation of more obviously accessible forms of Chinese art - shanshui landscapes, present no great problem and even calligraphy
FOR the average non-Chinese the appreciation of more obviously accessible forms of Chinese art - shanshui landscapes, present no great problem and even calligraphy can be approached purely as abstract art. But a ＂chop？＂ As a modestly-priced souvenir, bearing a lasercarved approximation of one＇s name, perhaps. But as an art form that changes hands at fantastic prices？ That takes some explaining.
