ne of the most well-known traditional arts in China, Chinese calligraphy (the art of writing—書法 shufa) has long been an area of interest to both experienced artists and the general public alike. The Chinese Calligraphy, which will give students an insight into the fundamentals of this ancient art. Students will learn the Chinese writing system and gain basic knowledge and skills of Chinese calligraphy through systematic hands-on practice with brush and ink. In addition to the immediate aspects of calligraphy as an art form, this course also examines the aesthetic values, historic development and intellectual metaphors that Chinese calligraphy embodies to further students’ understanding of the Chinese art, people and worldview. Students will work on a mini calligraphy video project based on their own interest.
Meet the Instructor
Zhengjue Yin learned Chinese calligraphy since he was 6 years old and. mastered the calligraphic arts at a young age and, since then, has developed a deep appreciation for the art form. He designed and taught the Chinese calligraphy in China and England. He hopes that students could increase their understanding of Chinese culture and history through hands-on, in-depth study and could also benefit from the philosophies that calligraphy teaches.