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The Compositions and Conducts of Experimental Ink Art(中国画学·实验性水墨画的品质与表现)

China Academy of Art via XuetangX

Overview

1. In the teachings of Chinese painting in the chronological order, we focus on the important points in the development of the art form that links theory and practice together. In discussing of the works from artists in different styles on their concepts and techniques, the course uses works as examples to discuss in depth some pivotal artists from different eras.

2. On the development of experimental ink art from the mid-to-late 19th century to the present day, the program provides an in-depth analysis of the spiritual world of the pioneering experimental artists through case studies. By analyzing their perception of images, basic techniques, ink and brush styles, and formal meanings, this part  summaries the characteristics of experimental ink art.

3. In the contemporary experimental ink art section, the artists' identities and visual expressions in the international art sphere are discussed. An in-depth understanding and appreciation of the representative works of modern experimental ink art painters are provided from the perspectives of theoretical and practical level. This part shows how cognitive experience and the ancient language of painting and calligraphy have been transformed into the contemporary language of ink and wash, and how ink art can be recognized as an integral part of the contemporary are landscape.


Syllabus

  • Prelude
    • Chapter I. Introduction|Lecturer: Prof. Zhang Hao
      • Chapter II. Simplicity and Elaboration|Lecturer: Song Kaizhi
        • Chapter III. Revolution and Progression|Lecturer: Prof. Zhang Hao
          • Chapter IV: The Body and the Space|Lecturer: Prof. Hua Jun
            • Chapter V: Forms and Reflections|Lecturer: Prof. Hua Jun
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              Taught by

              Jun Hua, Zhang Hao, and Song Kaizhi

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