Calligraphy Level 8 is an advanced level in the calligraphy grade examination. It tests brush calligraphy and mainly tests learners’ creative ability.
The proficiency in brushwork and brushwork, the ability to apply it to the work, the overall structure and detailed changes are examined, and the overall ability is tested.
Through the combination of creation and copying training, one can achieve proficiency and naturalness in using the pen, agile stippling, complete and reasonable structure and composition, and can have individual expression on the basis of tradition.
Font selection (two or more): Kai, Li, Xing, Zhuan, Cao.
Assessment methods: confrontation, creation, theoretical knowledge.
Extended information:
The requirements for the calligraphy grade examination are copying from Level 1 to Level 3, and you can choose either regular script or official script; there are four types of calligraphy from Level 4 to Level 7 The script can be selected from regular script, official script, seal script, and running script. At the same time, in addition to copying, you also need to complete the creation of propositions.
For level 8 and above, you need to take the test of theory and two calligraphy styles, one for temporary writing and one for creation. You can choose one of regular script and official script, and you can choose one of seal script, running script and cursive script, and both improvisation and creation are required. Requires different calligraphy styles.
Level 8: Optional copying and proposition creation. Have high creative ability, with varied brushwork, vivid structure, beautiful composition, and harmonious and complete signatures and seals. Two calligraphy styles are tested, one for copying and one for creation. You can choose one from regular script or official script, and you can choose one from seal script, running script or cursive script. You need to use different calligraphy styles for both copying and creation. More than 20 words should be copied and more than 14 words should be created. Sentences or seven-character poems (28 words), the form of the work is not limited.
Baidu Encyclopedia - Calligraphy Grade Examination
Baidu Encyclopedia - Calligraphy Grade Examination