CHIN 1111 Chinese Calligraphy: An Introduction

(Prior to Fall 2010, this course was known as CHI 6.
The information below might still reflect the old course numbers. Bracketed numbers, if any, are the old course numbers. Learn more...)

3 hours lecture and practice; 3 credits

Hands-on writing, Chinese characters/ideograms, formation and composition of Chinese characters, history of Chinese calligraphy, and evolution of styles and characters, classical literati culture and aesthetic tradition, metaphysics of qi, mindfulness practice, and importance of Chinese calligraphy in Chinese culture, and relevance to contemporary daily life. Reading materials will be in English. The course will be taught in English. The Course is the same as MVMT 2111)



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