Calligraphy Specialization: Cross-Cultural Techniques and Styles

Overview

“I will begin by showing you the brushes, paper and the ink I prefer and how to use them.”

In this video lesson Domestika addresses the topic: Materials, which is part of the Domestika online course: Calligraphy Specialization: Cross-Cultural Techniques and Styles. Explore modern calligraphy techniques, expressive lettering styles, and creative compositions to develop your own calligraphic style.

Partial transcription of the video

“Materials Hi. In this lesson, I'm going to show you the equipment we'll be using for Chinese calligraphy. First of all, I will show you the types of brushes. They categorise according to the hair into two main difference types: soft hair and hard hair. Soft-hair are usually made with goat hair, which is soft and also it's good at ink absorption. However, it's too soft for beginners. The tip of the brush will not reform every time you write a letter. Calligraphers usually use this type of brush for large characters. Another type of brush is the hard-hair brush. They're usually made with rabb...”

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Course summary for: Calligraphy Specialization: Cross-Cultural Techniques and Styles

• Level: Beginner
• 100% positive reviews (2)
• 192 students
• 7 units
• 90 lessons (15h 27m)
• 50 downloads

• Category

  Calligraphy & Typography

• Areas

  Calligraphy, Hand Lettering, Lettering