摘要
Calligrapher Yan Gongda talks about his twin passions for art and philanthropy By Bai Shi.For calligrapher Yan Gongda, calligraphy is not only an art but also a lifelong spiritual quest Yan comes from a literary background. He was born in 1948 in Changshu, east China＇s Jiangsu Province, descendant of ancient philosopher Yan Yah-himself a disciple of Confucius. From childhood, Yan was trained in calligraphy and Chinese ink painting.
Calligrapher Yan Gongda talks about his twin passions for art and philanthropy For calligrapher Yan Gongda,calligraphy isnot only an art but also a lifelong spiritualquest.Yan comes from a literary background.Hewas born in 1948 in Changshu,east China’sJiangsu Province,descendant of ancientphilosopher Yan Yan—himself a disciple ofConfucius.From childhood,Yan was trained incalligraphy and Chinese ink painting.
