The Past in the Present: Script and Archaism in Modern Chinese Art
(from 6th Oct 2010 until 27th Feb 2011)Explore the influence of early Chinese writing and artefacts on the art of the twentieth century and beyond.
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Calligraphic transformations
Abstract calligraphy of a poem by Su Shi (EA2002.142)
Introduction to Square Word Calligraphy (EA2009.35)
Redline Tracing Book (EA2009.36)
Calligraphy collage of Qu Leilei's poem Where are you going to? (LI1109.3)
I Know (LI1109.4)
Portrait of Khoan (LI1109.8)
The Eight Wastes of Jinhuidui (EA2007.55)
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