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CHI 100<\/h4>

The Art and Craft of Chinese Calligraphy<\/span>3.0 Credits<\/span><\/span><\/h5><\/div>

Offered in Spring Semester 2024<\/span><\/h4><\/span><\/span>

Credit from this course applies to the following programs: Undergraduate<\/strong><\/p>

From its formation in the third century BCE, Chinese calligraphy, one of the most revered arts in China, has been an essential part of Chinese culture. It is also an important part of the cultural traditions of Korea and Japan. In addition to transmitting Chinese artistic and aesthetic traditions, Chinese calligraphy continuously exercises tremendous influences in contemporary experimental arts such as dance, painting, theatre, film, video game and digital arts. It is one of the cultural symbols of China as well as the most visible part of the social life in China. CHI 100<\/a> is an introductory course that teaches the fundamental principles, techniques and aesthetic values of Chinese calligraphy. The object of this course is to introduce to students Chinese culture through a unique perspective: the artistic styles and aesthetic values presented in calligraphic writing of Chinese characters. Emphasis will be placed on the techniques of using the Chinese writing brush, execution of individual strokes, and construction of Chinese characters. In addition to learning basic calligraphic skills, the course will also introduce to students the cultural contexts, historical and aesthetic changes closely related to the developments of Chinese calligraphy.<\/p>

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