Creating Chinese calligraphy
Learning how to write using traditional Chinese handwriting
There are five major script types used today in China: seal script, clerical script, cursive script, running script and standard script. Regular script means the proper script type of Chinese writing and is used by all Chinese for government documents and printed books.
Activity info, teachers’ notes and curriculum links
In this activity learners will use the theme of the Chinese New Year to learn about and make use of Chinese calligraphy. They will learn about different types of ‘script’, what is meant by a Xuan, and how to write numbers using Chinese Regular script.
Tools/resources required
- Pencils
- Paintbrush
- Paint
- Pot of water to clean brush
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