Jin Yi''''an, a Master in Poetry, Calligraphy, Painting and Seal-Cutting

T is a common view of traditional Chinese art that poem, calligraphy, painting and seal cutting are intrinsically connected. Yet today only a few Chinese artists are considered to be experts in all four fields. Mr. Jin Yi'an's creations of poems, calligraphy, paintings and seals place him as one of the few remaining experts. Although capable in all four fields, this Jilin resident in Northeast China, is especially strong in calligraphy. Born in 1915 in Beijing, Mr. Jin (originally named …     

Zhang Daqian：An Artist of Contrasts

ZHANG Daqian (1899-1983) was skilled in many arts, including calligraphy, seal cutting and poetry, but it is for his paintings that he is best known. Yet he is not known for just his own paintings. Zhang Daqian was also a master forger of such quality and prolificness that curators are warned to ask themselves of Chinese paintings with uncertain origins, "Is this a work of Zhang Daqian?"     

Enjoy Longevity by Practicing Painting and Calligraphy

AMONG China＇s 100 famous masters of painting and calligraphy over the past two centuries, at least 20 of them lived to be over 85. The longest-lived reached 109. Many who have reseateded the secret to longevity hold that there is a certain causal relationship between a long life and the long-term study of Chinese painting and calligraphy.     

Third Hoson Ando''''s Poetry and Calligraphy Exhibition

In Jinan, the city of springs with willows turn- ing green and fragrant peach flowers in blos- I som, everywhere was a spring scene. From March 25 to 28, 2006 the Third Hoson Ando’s poetry and calligraphy exhibition sponsored by the CPAFFC and the Japanese Ronkosha was held in the Shandong Provincial Museum.Hoson Ando is a commentator of the All Ja- pan Calligraphy Federation and representative of the Ronkosha. At the age of 18 he began to learn calligraphy from the famous Japanese …     

Doing Only One Thing

正Call me a calligraphy and Chinese painting junkie.While other women spend their money on designer clothes and shoes,I spend mine on a painting with avantgarde plum blossoms,a faux Qi Baishi or a misty Yel ow Mountain scene in autumn.So,naturally,when a Chinese calligraphy master invited me to his studio,I was excited.What a treat!My limited exposure to calligraphy up to that point consisted of strolling through the National Art Museum     

Calligraphy,Then and Now

CALLIGRAPHY is one of the most respec ted traditional arts in China.And that’s saying a lot in a country whose cultural legacy stretches back 5,000 years. In the narrow sense of the word,calligraphy refers to artful, brush-drawn handwriting.But in the broad sense,it is much more     

The Art of Chinese Calligraphy

Chinese 书法 （shu fa）, calligraphy, is the ancient art of Chinese handwriting. No publication on Chinese culture could ever omit mention of Chinese characters and calligraphy. For foreigners, 汉字 （han zi）, Chinese characters, are hard to master, and calligraphy is even more difficult.     

Calligrapher Xu Futong

COMPARED to other reformist calligraphers, Xu Futong is successful. He has established his own genre - modernist calligraphy, and has held an exhibition of his works at the prestigious China Art Gallery. In Japan, his calligraphy has generated widespread acclaim, and he always receives a warm reception in Paris and Vienna.Xu Futong's calligraphy does not stray far from the traditional style, his main departure being that he imbues his work with elements of painting. This nevertheless pr…     

Court Painter liang Tingxi

JIANG Tingxi (1669-1732) is to many synonymous with his capacity as royal painter. Adept at various styles, and also proficient in calligraphy, many of Jiang’s works were tributes to the emperor. That he would sign them with the name officials adopted when addressing their lord perhaps explains why he is thought of as a "royal painter." Jiang was also a distinguished scholar, however, having excelled in the     

WEEKLY WATCH

HOLD IT RIGHT Liu Fencheng,a local Chinese,was invited to instruct Kenyan students of the Confucius Institute at the University of Nairobi in the correct usage of a brush when writing Chinese calligraphy.Inviting Chinese to teach calligraphy has been much welcomed by the institute's students,along with their enthusiasm in learing Chinese.     

Heroic Acts Remembered

正For a vivid delineation of how people from all walks of life came together to fight the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19),the National Museum of China's new art exhibition,Unity Is Strength:An Art Exhibition on the Fight Against COVID-19,is a must-visit.Opened on August 1,it is a collection of nearly 200 items,including traditional paintings,sculptures,calligraphy and handicrafts,both by established artists and ordinary people.China Artists Association and China Calligraphers     

Graduate Grind

<正>A record number of college alumni are searching for jobs this year Zhu Chengxin is going to graduate from a university in Hunan Province this year,but despite passing the firstround interview with a foreign company in Shanghai prior to the Spring Festival in February,he still hasn’t been called for a second interview due to the city’s COVID-19 resurgence.Zhu is not the only graduating student to have difficulties finding a job this year.     

MARKET WATCH

China is expected to reap a bumper harvest this autumn, but grain security remains a long-term concern Despite sweeping natural disasters China is on track to achieve a bounti ful harvest for this autumn's grain yield,which usually accounts fo three fourths of the annual output,said Minister of Agriculture Han Changfu.     

China's Contribution to International Human Rights During the Past Seventy Years

正I. Introduction This year marks the 70~(th) anniversary of the People’s Republic of China. Consequently, this is a suitable moment to reflect on the contributions made by China to international human rights.Seventy years is a very long time, and much has happened during this period.Therefore, such a review by definition needs to be selective.     

Priceless Art Piece

<正>A painting by Qi Baishi sets a new world auction record for modern and contemporary painting and calligraphy On May 22,the China Guardian Spring Auction witnessed a new auction record of modern and contemporary painting and calligraphy.During this auction themed Grand View:Chinese Paintings Highlight,a painting by China’s prestigious painter Qi Baishi(1864-1957)was auctioned off at 425.5 million yuan($65.46 million).     

Hemragul: Singer Pursuing Her Dream

正In July 2013,Hemragul Abduqadir graduated from China Conservatory of Music with a Master’s Degree in Vocal Music Performance.Though Hemragul,a Uighur from Xinjiang,is not the first ethnic minority student to study in this college,she is the first to graduate with this advanced degree.With a lifelong passion for musical art,H emragul has showed great     

Transitioning Toward Innovation

正Beijing’s Silicon Valley is encouraging startups to push the boundaries Located in northwest Beijing,Zhongguancun is often referred to as China’s very own Silicon Valley. However,the current reputation of this neighborhood as a hub of advanced Chinese technology contrasts sharply with its traditional image.Only a few years ago,this     

Life Lies in Sport

LIFE lies in sport" is a popular proposition known to almost everybody in China. However, although the government and mass media repeatedly use this slogan to call on people to participate in physical exercises as a way to improve and maintain their health, few people have explored the real meaning behind this proposition.