Introduction to Chinese Calligraphy
A course by Thomas Lam , Chinese Calligrapher
Learn how to write Chinese characters through artistic practices and brush stroke techniques
- 100% positive reviews (84)
- 3093 students
- Audio: English
- English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch
Learn how to write Chinese characters through artistic practices and brush stroke techniques
Calligraphy combines the literary component of text with the visual elements of art. To enjoy the ancient art, real knowledge of the language is not necessary since the process of creating calligraphy artwork is a time for reflection and meditation. Join calligrapher Thomas Lam as he teaches you how to write Chinese characters through traditional techniques.
Discover the centuries old practice of Chinese calligraphy and uncover the secrets of the language by writing it with ink and a brush. Use rice paper and your favorite Chinese poem to develop your own unique piece of calligraphic art.
What will you learn in this online course?
19 lessons & 15 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (84)
- 3093 students
- 19 lessons (3h 2m)
- 15 additional resources (12 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Write a Chinese poem with the calligraphy techniques taught throughout the course.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone interested in learning Chinese calligraphy.
Requirements and materials
No previous experience is required.
To take this course, you need brushes, ink, paper, an ink dish, a writing pad, a wash cloth, and a wooden rack for the brushes.
Reviews
A course by Thomas Lam
Thomas Lam is a Chinese calligraphy artist and teacher based in London. Born and raised in Hong Kong, his internationally recognized work is taught in calligraphy workshops through his academy Write Like Dance.
For over a decade, he has been sharing his work online and with calligraphy students in the UK and Hong Kong. He is currently developing a learning system for lovers of calligraphy and Chinese culture.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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Brief Introduction of Chinese Calligraphy
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U2
Materials and Basic Strokes
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Materials
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Dot, Horizontal and Vertical Strokes 1
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Dot, Horizontal and Vertical Strokes 2
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Left Falling and Press Down Strokes
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Hooks
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Turning Strokes
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U3
Chinese Characters with Open Structure
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Stroke Order
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Simple Structure Characters
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Top-Bottom Structure Characters
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Left-Right Structure Characters
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U4
Chinese Characters with Enclosed Structure
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Enclosed Structures with Two Sides
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Enclosed Structures with Three Sides
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Completely Enclosed Structures
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Combined Structure
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U5
How to Build Your Calligraphy Portfolio
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How to Create a Chinese Calligraphy Artwork
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How to Take a Photo for Your Artwork
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FP
Final project
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Introduction to Chinese Calligraphy
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beisvogel
Great Course!
arthurdepadua
well explained. Clear instructions. Good course
agnesdeg
Easy to follow and a very good introduction to Chinese calligraphy. Contains all the essential information you need to be able to start writing Chinese calligraphy.
pbarilari
Excellent course, very dynamic and entertaining, the teacher is very clear in her explanations and reflects great knowledge. It is an interesting course full of good information for beginners. Highly recommended.
tximenez
Muito interessante, apesar de o estar a fazer mais lentamente por motivos de ordem pessoal e também por estar a aprender língua chinesa mandarim.
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