Introduction

This course is designed for the following:

• Provide students valuable insights on the art of appreciating Chinese calligraphic art
• Expose to distinctive painting styles through appreciating masterpieces by famous Chinese calligraphers spanning different historical periods
• Gain a better understanding of the Chinese culture as well as recognize the wisdom behind a calligrapher’s brush

Course Synopsis

• Basic Theory of Appreciating Masterpieces
• Comprehensive Analysis of Masterpieces across different historical periods
• Enhancement of Aesthetic Skills

Instructor: Mr Gu Jian Ping

• A scholar, a calligrapher and an expert on writing systems
• Produced 30 literary works in Shanghai, Taiwan and Singapore
• Written 5 major Chinese dictionaries single-handedly
• Published 10 over academic thesis, 2 of which have won awards
• Calligraphy works exhibited in more than 10 countries
• Elected by China’s 《人民日报》as an outstanding representative of Chinese arts
• Chosen as China’s 《瞭望》special issue magazine as “中华脊梁——共和国文化艺术家风采”
• A speaker for several main events like “汉字学堂”、“书画天地”and “说东道西谈文化”at Mediacorp Singapore

Course Schedule

Every Tuesday 7:30pm to 9:30pm

Date:	24 Apr 2012 – 17 Jul 2012
Number of Sessions:	12
Venue	Confucius Institute, NTU 11 Slim Barracks Rise, NTU@one-north campus, Executive Centre, #08-01 Singapore 138664 (Near Buona Vista MRT)
Closing Date:	20 Jul 2012
Standard Fee:	S$360.00
Contact Person:	Ye Yun
Tel:	6592 7931 / 6514 1397
Email:	cifp@ntu.edu.sg
Fax:	6779 7859

Exclusive of 7% GST

Schedule

24 April 2012 - 17 July 2012 (Every Tuesday, 7:30pm - 9:30pm)

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