ARTH 274(F) Chinese Calligraphy: Theory and Practice
This course has two components: art history and studio practice. The first offers students an opportunity to acquire an understanding of theoretical and aesthetic principles of Chinese calligraphy, one of the highest art forms in China practiced by the literati. It also investigates the social and political functions of Chinese calligraphy in ancient and contemporary China. Studio practice allows students to apply theories to creating artworks. The semester is evenly divided between technical instruction and the art history part of the course. Lab fee.
Format: lecture and studio instruction. Requirements: weekly assignments; a midterm; one short paper; oral presentations; a final project (artistic or scholarly); class attendance; film screening.
No prerequisites. Enrollment limit: 10. This course satisfies the non-western, pre-1800, pre-1400 requirements.
Hour: JANG