Long Chinese character poster that takes inspiration from traditional stone carving and rubbing. (Size: 117.4 x 223.6cm)
Printable Chinese Character Poster — Zhuan Shu
Zhuan Shu (篆书, Seal Script) is the script cast on bronze vessels from the Shang and Zhou dynasties of the eleventh to third century BCE. Its later and more unified form was used as the standard writing under the first emperor of the Qin dynasty, who reigned from 221 to 209 BCE.
《击壤歌》: This is regarded as the oldest song in China, sung by an old farmer more than 4000 years ago. It is about a life that is simple and natural, peaceful and abundant, self-reliant and free. (Size: 135 x 68cm)
This is the first two sentences of 《道德经》. It is a very short book, written around 400 BCE by Laozi, discussing Dao - the natural order or the fundamentals of the universe. (Size: 135 x 68cm)
“Know yourself and know your enemy, and you’ll never be in danger.” This is from 《孙子兵法》 (Art of War), a military strategy book written by Sunzi in the fifth century BCE. (Size: 68 x 135cm)
“Universal love”. This is from 《墨子》 (Mozi), written by the ancient philosopher Mozi (c. 470 - 391 BCE). He stressed that people should care for everyone equally and have a simple life. (Size: 68 x 135cm)