Traditional Chinese Painting
中国画
Course Syllabus 课程章节
3Traditional Chinese painting, one of the representatives of Chinese culture, is the main body of Chinese art and an important part of Chinese culture. The course, mainly about the techniques of expression in traditional Chinese painting, teaches the ability of holding and using the writing brush, and appreciating the paintings. Learners would also understand, realize, discover and apply for the beauty of traditional Chinese painting. There are three classes. In the first class, learners would be familiar with the basic tools of traditional Chinese painting, learn how to use the writing brush and ink, and experience the simple freehand brushwork of fruits with the help of the tutor. In the second class, learners would learn the brief history of traditional Chinese painting, including its formation, development, styles and schools, experience the freehand brushwork of avian feather, and appreciate the unique animation work of Chinese water-ink paintings. In the third class, learners would learn the meticulous brushwork and line-drawings in traditional Chinese painting, and watch the interaction between international students and a master of traditional Chinese painting. There is the introduction to knowledge and theory, the demonstration painting of a tutor and sample painting in the classes. Therefore, international students would learn the basic painting skills and create simple works of traditional Chinese painting. Traditional Chinese painting, represents Chinese culture and connotation, is the treasure and pride of Chinese culture with poetry, writing, painting and seal cutting. International students would master the basic painting skills of traditional Chinese painting, learn the cultural connotation, and understand the charming of Chinese national arts.