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The Art of Chinese Brush - Discover The Simplicity of Chinese Brush Painting and Calligraphy
The Art of Chinese Brush Discover The Simplicity of Chinese Brush Painting and Calligraphy Chinese painting and calligraphy distinguishes themselves from other cultures' arts by their emphasis on motion, and change with dynamic life. The practice is traditionally first learned by rote. The master showing the 'right way' to draw items, which the apprentice has to copy strictly, continuously, until the movements become instinctive. In c... more »ontemporary times, debate emerged on the limits of this copyist tradition within the modern art scenes, where innovation is the rule, while changing lifestyles, tools, and colors are also influencing new waves of masters. Learn the six principles of Chinese painting: 1."Spirit Resonance", or vitality, and refers to the flow of energy that encompasses theme, work, and artist. Xie He said that without Spirit Resonance, there was no need to look further.
2."Bone Method", or the way of using the brush. This refers not only to texture and brush stroke, but to the close link between handwriting and personality. In his day, the art of calligraphy was inseparable from painting.
3."Correspondence to the Object", or the depicting of form, which would include shape and line.
4."Suitability to Type", or the application of color, including layers, value and tone.
5."Division and Planning", or placing and arrangement, corresponding to composition, space and depth.
6."Transmission by Copying", or the copying of models, not only from life but also the works of antiquity.« less