高中英语module 4 section 2 backgground information about fine arts外研版必修二.docVIP

Module Four Fine Arts—Western, Chinese and Pop Arts 第二部分 教学资源 Part Two: Teaching Resources Section 2: Background information about Fine Arts 1. Calligraphy, the Soul of Chinese Fine Arts Few nations in the world have calligraphy as a form of art. In China, calligraphy has a long history, is popular among its people, and has maintained a close relationship with Chinese cultural development. Calligraphy looks simple. It seems as if anyone that can write Chinese characters on xuan paper (a high quality rice paper made for traditional Chinese painting and calligraphy) with a writing brush can b