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Calligraphy and Woodblocks

- Calligraphy originated in China and was introduced to Japan and Korea, where it developed distinct styles but maintained influences from Chinese calligraphy. It is considered an art form as well as means of communication. - Woodblock printing developed from printing on textiles in China and was adapted in Japan during the Edo period. It became one of Japan's major visual art forms, especially ukiyo-e prints depicting scenes of daily life. Woodblock printing was also used for books in Korea. - The document provides instructions for creating block prints using potato halves as the base and carving designs before applying paint and pressing paper to create simple prints. Examples of student block prints are also shown.

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Calligraphy and Woodblocks

- Calligraphy originated in China and was introduced to Japan and Korea, where it developed distinct styles but maintained influences from Chinese calligraphy. It is considered an art form as well as means of communication. - Woodblock printing developed from printing on textiles in China and was adapted in Japan during the Edo period. It became one of Japan's major visual art forms, especially ukiyo-e prints depicting scenes of daily life. Woodblock printing was also used for books in Korea. - The document provides instructions for creating block prints using potato halves as the base and carving designs before applying paint and pressing paper to create simple prints. Examples of student block prints are also shown.

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Calligraphy
-Visual arts related to writing.
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Calligraphy
●Chinese calligraphy is the art
of beautiful handwriting.
●Calligraphy involves
essentially the techniques as
traditional painting. Brush is
dipped in black or colored ink.
Oils are not used. Paper and
silk are used as well.
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Calligraphy

●The foundations of Japanese


calligraphy originated in China during
the Han Dynasty. It was introduced in
Japan in the 6th century as means of
communication.
●Japanese calligraphy has many
purposes. It is an art form, a means
of communication, but also a Zen
practice that evokes harmony and
wisdom.
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Calligraphy

● Chinese calligraphy was introduced in


Korea as early as the 2nd century but
became popular in the 7th century.
● Kim Saeng is the earliest known
Korean calligraphic master in the 8th
century.
● In the 9th century, poet Choe
Chiwon became known for his
calligraphy both in his home country
Silla and in the Tang Dynasty.
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Woodblock printing
-a technique for printing text,
images or patterns.
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Woodblock printing
● Originated in China as a
method of printing on
textiles , then eventually
on paper.
● It is strongly associated
with Buddhism, which
encouraged the spread of
charms and sutras.
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Woodblock printing
● The method was adapted in Japan
during the Edo periods (1603-1867)
and became one of the oldest and
most highly developed visual arts,
● The most common theme in Japan
describes scenes from everyday life
and the most well-known theme is
Ukiyo-e (picture of the floating world)
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Woodblock printing
● In Korea, the majority of
books printed are
woodblock prints.
● An example of woodblock
printing on paper is The
Great Dharani Sutra dated
between 704-751 AD.
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Block prints
MATERIALS : Potato cut in half, spoon, paper clip, watercolor/poster color, tissue
paper, barbecue stick

PROCEDURE:

1. Trace the design on the surface of the potato using barbecue stick.
2. Using the spoon, carve out the surface that has to be blank,
3. Dry and clean the area to prepare for printing.
4. Apply paint to the carved surface then press it to your paper. Remember to do test
prints
5. Repeat the method to make a composition. You may use other colors but always
remember to clean the surface of the potato before using other colors.
6. Let your work dry completely.
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Block prints
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Block prints
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Block prints
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Block prints

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