ARTT-230 Chinese Brush Painting II
This course is the continuation of ARTT-229. In this course, students will continue their study of the fundamental principles of Chinese art. The student will focus on 'Six Principles' of Chinese Painting for a more theoretical approach to the course. More comprehensive study on technique in the using brush stroke, ink, color, and variations on absorbent/non-absorbent paper will be the key for students that want to acquire mastery of this art form. The subject matter will be expanded beyond ARTT-229 to include landscape and atmosphere.
Hours Weekly
4 hours weekly
Course Objectives
- 1. Demonstrate a fundamental knowledge of the concepts, skills, and medium used in Chinese
painting. - 2. Demonstrate the basic techniques of this special medium, including five-tones of ink washes,
calligraphic brush strokes, placement in space, contrast between dark and light, and wet and
dry ink. - 3. Expressively and descriptively use mark making within the traditions of this medium.
- 4. Identify and apply the terminology used in Chinese painting, and the basic knowledge of the
historical and contemporary issues related to Chinese painting. - 5. Critically analyze the elements and principles which make a painting successful.
- 6. Develop a personal direction, preference, or mode of expression in his/her painting.
- 7. Demonstrate the use of atmosphere and suggestion to depict landscape and deep space.
Course Objectives
- 1. Demonstrate a fundamental knowledge of the concepts, skills, and medium used in Chinese
painting. - 2. Demonstrate the basic techniques of this special medium, including five-tones of ink washes,
calligraphic brush strokes, placement in space, contrast between dark and light, and wet and
dry ink. - 3. Expressively and descriptively use mark making within the traditions of this medium.
- 4. Identify and apply the terminology used in Chinese painting, and the basic knowledge of the
historical and contemporary issues related to Chinese painting. - 5. Critically analyze the elements and principles which make a painting successful.
- 6. Develop a personal direction, preference, or mode of expression in his/her painting.
- 7. Demonstrate the use of atmosphere and suggestion to depict landscape and deep space.