“Out of Character: Decoding Chinese Calligraphy”– Ink Dancing On Paper
The Asian Art Museum in San Francisco is currently featuring an exhibit on Chinese calligraphy . Two rooms house a wide range of calligraphic styles from the private collection of Jerry Yang, founder of Yahoo. Video clips and animation aid the viewer in understanding the background for becoming a master calligrapher.
Chinese calligraphy and monochromatic ink paintings are closely related, dating from classical pre-Han through Tang dynasties (pre-3rd century BCE through tenth century CE). Emphasizing motion and emotion through stroke pressure, the five very distinctive calligraphic forms require...