Calligraphy is a unique traditional art of China. Chinese characters were created by the laboring people, initially as pictographs to record events. After thousands of years of development, they evolved into the writing system we have today. With the invention of the brush for writing, calligraphy emerged. It uses tools such as the brush, ink, and rice paper, with artistic principles based on the brushwork, ink technique, structure of the characters, and composition. Through different styles of writing such as seal script, clerical script, cursive script, regular script, and semi-cursive script, calligraphy showcases its unique charm. It embodies profound cultural meaning, records history and culture, reflects philosophical thought, and serves as a practice for self-cultivation. It is a priceless treasure of ancient art with rich Eastern flavor and artistic value, and has had a far-reaching influence on world cultural and artistic development.
Course Content
Seal Script (including Ancient Clerical Script and Modern Clerical Script)
• Explore the evolution process of Chinese characters and understand the principles of their origins.
• Explore the artistic features of the brushwork in Seal Script, especially the use of the tip.
• Study "Deng Shiru's Thousand Character Essay" in depth.
• Create calligraphy works using Seal Script that reflect personal ideas.
Enrollment Requirements
• Age 18 or older
• Open to beginners or those with experience
Types of Courses
Workshop
Course Schedule
Sunday 2pm-4pm
8 March | 5 April | 3 May
Instructed by
