CHN 112 Chinese Calligraphy
CHN 112 Chinese Calligraphy
Please pick ONEtopic to finish the final essay(2000~2300 words).
1)Â Â Â Please tell the story of âXiling Seal Art Academyâ (????) from the beginning until recent time. Who are the 8 seal artist leaders (????) and what is Zhejiang School (??)?
2)Â Â Â Please list out the major characteristics of Chinese calligraphy and argue whether machine (computers or robots) can replace human being in the future. (Humanity VS artificial intelligence)
3)Â Â Â A role model study: please research the life of Yan Zhenqing (???, 708~784CE) in Tang Dynasty and explain why his calligraphy works wereso important and became an everlasting role model after so many generations until now. Conclude with the inter-relations between calligraphy & personality of the calligrapher.
Notice:
i.   Please provide a few illustrations (including art works of the artists mentioned in your essay) to support your research.
ii.   Each illustration must be attached with brief captions and attach a list of resources at the end of the essay.
iii.   Chinese names should be followed by Chinese characters and years from birth to death, e g: Yan Zhenqing (???, 708~784 CE)
iv.   Submission deadline: Week 11, Friday, October 23, 4:30 pm
v.   Please submit via turn it in and hard copy.