In Chinese calligraphy, the white space (空白 kōng bái) is as important as the ink. It reflects the Daoist concept of emptiness — that true meaning arises in the balance between form and void, action ...

The pursuit of beauty has been a timeless thread weaving throughout human history. China's distinct aesthetics are not only embodied in every aspect of Chinese life, but also increasingly bringing ...

At the start of my first lesson in Chinese calligraphy, my teacher told me to write my name. After I scrawled it out, he said, plainly: “Now I will teach you how to write your name.

Calligraphy, literally "beautiful writing," has been appreciated as an art form in many different cultures throughout the world, but the stature of calligraphy in Chinese culture is unmatched. In ...

Brush in hand, culture in motion! Princess Norodom Jenna of the Cambodian Royal Family explored the art of Chinese ...

The Cicadas Chinese Calligraphy Club draws upon ancient tradition to write a new chapter at UCLA. Founded in 2021, the student-run organization provides a space for like-minded Bruins to develop ...

Aug 24, 2024 Aug 24, 2024 Updated Sep 13, 2024 With the stroke of a brush, Niskayuna resident Richard Wang conjures Chinese calligraphy imbued with the sense of joy or anger he’s feeling at the ...

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Bong Wai Chen's calligraphy and artwork will be on display until Oct. 27 at the Portland Chinatown Museum. Pictured is Bong Wai Chen's "The Virtue of Hui" on rice paper, which was gifted to his ...

Neal and Donna Sealock show their collection of Chinese calligraphy brushes on Nov. 7 at their home in Spokane. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review) ...

A guqin master provides hands-on instruction to a student on the playing techniques of this ancient Chinese instrument. Photo ...