Chinese Art
Chinese calligraphy: One leaf is enough to anno...
一叶知秋 (yí yè zhī qiū) is a particularly poetic Chinese expression. Literally, it means: « A single leaf makes it possible to know that autumn has arrived. » This expression...
Chinese calligraphy: One leaf is enough to anno...
一叶知秋 (yí yè zhī qiū) is a particularly poetic Chinese expression. Literally, it means: « A single leaf makes it possible to know that autumn has arrived. » This expression...
A favorable period will eventually arrive!
否极泰来 (pǐ jí tài lái) is a very well-known Chinese chengyu (成语), expressing the idea that when adversity reaches its extreme, a favorable period eventually arrives. Character breakdown 否 (pǐ):...
A favorable period will eventually arrive!
否极泰来 (pǐ jí tài lái) is a very well-known Chinese chengyu (成语), expressing the idea that when adversity reaches its extreme, a favorable period eventually arrives. Character breakdown 否 (pǐ):...
The seal paste ink is dry: what to do?
Seal paste (印泥), also called seal ink or cinnabar paste, is an essential accessory for using traditional Chinese seals. Over time, it may lose moisture, harden, or no longer mark...
The seal paste ink is dry: what to do?
Seal paste (印泥), also called seal ink or cinnabar paste, is an essential accessory for using traditional Chinese seals. Over time, it may lose moisture, harden, or no longer mark...
Properly prepare a new Chinese inkstone (开砚)
A new inkstone is covered with a thin layer of wax. Before grinding the ink, it must therefore be "opened" (开砚), otherwise the ink stick will slip.
Properly prepare a new Chinese inkstone (开砚)
A new inkstone is covered with a thin layer of wax. Before grinding the ink, it must therefore be "opened" (开砚), otherwise the ink stick will slip.
How to remove glue from a new brush (开笔)
When you buy a calligraphy brush, the bristles are often attached with a glue or paste to protect the tip during shipping. Before you can use it, you need to...
How to remove glue from a new brush (开笔)
When you buy a calligraphy brush, the bristles are often attached with a glue or paste to protect the tip during shipping. Before you can use it, you need to...
Chinese seal engraving
Zhuànkè is an ancient art that combines calligraphy, sculpture, and aesthetics. Learning to carve a seal means diving into the refined world of Chinese culture, where every stroke carries meaning...
Chinese seal engraving
Zhuànkè is an ancient art that combines calligraphy, sculpture, and aesthetics. Learning to carve a seal means diving into the refined world of Chinese culture, where every stroke carries meaning...
