Decoding Chinese Characters - Calligraphy Art & Character Formation Mastery
Unlock the secrets of Chinese character formation and master the elegant art of calligraphy. Explore how Chinese characters evolved throughout history, understand their structural logic, and practice artistic scripts that bring written Chinese to life.
What You'll Learn
Understand the historical evolution and formation principles of Chinese characters
Master fundamental calligraphy techniques and artistic script styles
Analyze character structure, radicals, and component relationships systematically
Develop appreciation for calligraphy as both art form and writing system
Practice traditional brush techniques and modern character writing methods
Course Features
Historical exploration of character development across Chinese dynasties
Hands-on calligraphy practice with traditional brush and modern tools
Systematic analysis of character components, radicals, and stroke order
Artistic appreciation of different calligraphic styles and their cultural significance
Interactive character formation exercises with expert guidance
Prerequisites
Basic familiarity with Chinese writing system
Course Information
University
Communication University of China (CUC)
Duration
8-10 weeks (4-6 hours per week)
Language
english
Topic
Chinese Character Formation & Calligraphic Arts
Certification
Certificate of completion available
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About the Platform
This course is offered through FutureLearn via LinkSynergy. You'll have access to video lectures, quizzes, assignments, and peer interaction through the Coursera platform.
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