art department   city college of san francisco  

chinese brush painting

the faculty:

Elsa Marley
Ren Ming

CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING COURSES:

ART 146A. Beginning Chinese Brush Painting (3)
Lec-2, lab-4, field trips
Repeat: max. 6 units
Orientation on the three classic elements of Chinese art (brush painting, calligraphy and seal engraving) with emphasis on Chinese masterpieces both ancient and contemporary, focusing on the concepts of style, line composition, perspective and stroke. CSU/UC

ART 146B. Advanced Chinese Brush Painting (3)
Lec-2, lab-4, field trips
Repeat: max. 9 units
Continuation of ART 146A with emphasis on artistic development. Investigation of methods of traditional and contemporary Chinese art. Paintings of various subject matter including complex landscapes, flowers, birds, animals and figures. Free brush strokes and meticulous styles. Lectures and demonstrations will be offered with slides and videos. Individual expression will be encouraged by modeling after a series of masterpieces and original works. Group and individual critiques. Outdoor painting and museum visits. CSU/UC