Character Painting Examination -- Shanghai Fine Arts and Calligraphy Level Examination Series

Author: Ye Xiong / Cui Aiwu (editors)
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Publishing Date: 2004-04-01
Features: The unique tools, materials, and artistic techniques of Chinese painting have formed its distinctive brushwork and ink techniques. The set of brushwork and ink techniques created and summarized by ancient artists over centuries, including various rendering methods, texture strokes, shaping, collage, and seals, are the fundamental skills that beginners must first master. For this purpose, the Shanghai Chinese Calligraphy Association has organized highly accomplished and experienced calligraphers and painters to compile the "Shanghai Calligraphy and Painting Level Assessment Series." The series focuses tightly on traditional brushwork and ink techniques, guiding beginners from the initial stage to learn in a standardized manner, laying a solid foundation on the right track, and developing step by step towards greater depth. Of course, any tradition has its limitations, and traditions will inevitably evolve with the progress of the times. Therefore, while building upon tradition, innovating and creating new styles and forms is also a new task that every calligrapher and painter enthusiast will inevitably face in the future. "Brushwork and ink should follow the times" – this is the very foundation of the infinite vitality of Chinese calligraphy and painting. With the publication of the series and the continuous deepening of calligraphy and painting assessment activities, the enthusiastic passion of the general public for learning calligraphy and painting will undoubtedly further increase, and the level of calligraphy and painting art will also be further elevated. It is believed that this will also become an important part of shaping the spirit of Shanghai, making the beloved city more civilized and beautiful.