Homestay Tutors painting peking opera masks in Shenzhen! Today, we are going to learn about Peking opera – a famous theatrical art form which originated in Beijing! Combining music, singing, acrobatics, dance and spectacular costumes, it is recognised as one of the most exciting performance arts in China. First, we will learn about the history and […]
Peking Opera (京剧: jīngjù) Read More »
Today, we are going to learn how to play a popular Chinese board game – Chinese Chess! It actually bears some resemblance to the western game of chess you may be used to, but with a few key differences such as a river running down the middle of the board and placing the pieces on the
Chinese Chess – Xiangqi (象棋: xiàngqí) Read More »
Homestay Tutors enjoying a painting class in Shanghai! Chinese brush painting, a style of watercolour or ink painting, was traditionally one of the “four arts” required to be mastered in order to be considered a true scholar in Tang dynasty China. Painting was typically done onto rice paper or occasionally silk, and generally depicted landscapes,
Chinese Brush Painting (水墨画: shuǐmòhuà) Read More »
One of the most celebrated Chinese traditional art forms, paper cutting requires skill but surprisingly few materials – perfect for trying yourself at home! While it may seem simple, paper cutting is surprisingly challenging – requiring the artist to both have excellent carving skills and to compose the shape such that a monochrome cutting can represent the
Chinese Paper Cutting (剪纸: jiǎnzhǐ) Read More »
Homestay Tutors enjoying a calligraphy class in Beijing! Today, we are going to learn about Chinese calligraphy – one of the most traditional Chinese art forms famous around the world! We will start by learning about the history and styles of Chinese calligraphy, giving you a background understanding of its importance in Chinese culture. Then,
Chinese Calligraphy (书法: shūfǎ) Read More »
