“The Beauty of Chinese Characters” – Chinese Calligraphy Exhibition

After successful tour across Paris and Berlin in 2010, The Beauty of Chinese Characters – Chinese Calligraphy Exhibition is proudly brought to Sydney Town Hall in July 4-7. The opening ceremony will be conducted at 4.00 p.m. on July, 3. The Chinese Calligraphers Association, the Chinese Calligraphy Court, the Chinese Art Court, and the Ausfeng Events Center organize and host this exhibition.

Chinese calligraphy is a unique art form evolving from the Chinese character writing process for thousands of years. The Chinese calligraphy has been the representative symbol of Chinese culture. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has classified “Chinese calligraphy” and “Chinese seal carving” as intangible cultural heritage, in September 2009. “The Beauty of Chinese Character--Chinese Calligraphy Exhibition” to be held in Sydney aims at demonstrating the continuity and development of the Chinese calligraphy and promoting the art of the Chinese calligraphy in Australia.

This exhibition collects calligraphic works that have been created recently by 60 most famous Chinese contemporary calligraphers. The works mainly focus on ancient poetic prose and essays to show the rich connotation of Chinese long-standing culture. Meanwhile, some of the works express the hope of world peace and harmonious relationship between man and nature. This Chinese Calligraphy Exhibition explains the history and culture carried by Chinese calligraphy from character pattern and literal meaning to show the development of Chinese calligraphy history and its unique charm.

At the opening ceremony, seven calligraphers will demonstrate the writing process. A live performance of the Chinese traditional instrument and a tea ceremony is also on the menu.

For more detailed information, please contact Ausfeng Event Productions on 02 9186 1588.

Sydney Town Hall

Source: Sydney Showcase