Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Lecture

Lecture – The Aesthetic Beauty of Chinese Calligraphy by Prof. Zhu Youzhou

This lecture explores the rich connotations of calligraphic aesthetics. It delves into the relationship between the Six Methods of Chinese Character Formation (pictographs, ideographs, compound ideographs, phonetic-semantic compounds, derivative characters, and loan characters) and the expressive power of calligraphy.

It also examines the core elements of calligraphic beauty, including the structure of strokes, brushwork techniques, and emotional expression. Additionally, it highlights the significance of the Four Treasures of the Study (brush, ink, paper, and inkstone), showcasing the profound cultural heritage and unique aesthetic appeal of Chinese calligraphy.

《大美汉字书法》

讲座主要介绍书法美学的丰富内涵，通过六书造字法（象形、指事、会意、形声、转注、假借）与书法表现力的关系；书法美的核心要素，点画布局、行笔方法和情感表达；文房四宝的作用，展现了书法艺术的深厚文化底蕴和独特美感。

Lecture – A Comparative Study of Chinese Painting and Calligraphy by Mr Chen Kai

This lecture systematically explores the historical development of Chinese painting and calligraphy, tracing their evolution from prehistoric times to the modern era. It examines the artistic characteristics and transformations of different historical periods, highlighting the mutual influence and integration of painting and calligraphy in terms of style, technique, and cultural significance. The lecture provides an in-depth discussion on the shared development and unique aesthetic value of Chinese painting and calligraphy throughout history.

《中国画与书法比较》

讲座系统讲述中国绘画与书法的发展历程，从史前时期到近现代，依次探讨不同历史阶段的艺术特点与演变，展现绘画与书法在风格、技法、文化内涵上的相互影响与融合，深入探讨中国绘画与书法在历史长河中的共同发展与独特美学价值。

Prof. Zhu Youzhou, Professor at the School of Fine Arts, Nanjing University of the Arts, Master's Supervisor, Ph.D. in Fine Arts and Member of the China Calligraphers Association as well as Council Member of the Jiangsu Calligraphers Association.

朱友舟，南京艺术学院美术学院教授，硕士研究生导师，美术学博士，中国书协会员，江苏省书法家协会理事。

Mr Chen Kai, a prominent contemporary Chinese painter, Member of China Artists Association, Member of China National Academy of Painting and Member of the China Folk Literature and Art Association.

陈恺，中国当代实力画家，中国美术家协会会员，中国国家画院院士，中国民间文艺家协会会员。

• Time: 10am - 12pm, 21 March, Friday

• Location: China Cultural Centre in Sydney