j Confucius Institute - Budapest, Hungary

Confucius Institute - Budapest, Hungary

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Our traditional 8-day calligraphy course is underway

2023. April 21.

The ELTE Confucius Institute just wrapped up a new calligraphy course taught by renowned Hungarian calligrapher Janisz Horváth. The course ran for almost two months, from March 20 to May 8, and consisted of eight sessions. In this course, the students learned the basic knowledge of Chinese characters, calligraphy tools, and brush strokes, and they had the opportunity to create their own calligraphy works.


The teaching for this round of courses was conducted by Mr. Horváth, a well-known Hungarian calligrapher. He has extensive knowledge of Chinese calligraphy and painting and has studied in China, giving him a deep understanding of Chinese culture. Since returning to Hungary, he has dedicated himself to promoting Chinese culture and has given numerous lectures on Chinese painting and calligraphy, receiving high praise from local Hungarian art enthusiasts. In his painting classes, students not only learn about Chinese painting techniques but also gain an understanding of the cultural content expressed through Chinese traditional aesthetics and values.

During the course, Mr. Horváth introduced the basic knowledge of Chinese characters, including their definitions and characteristics, and the principles of character formation, and focused on the basic strokes that make up Chinese characters. He also introduced the beauty of calligraphy to the students, emphasizing that Chinese calligraphy is not just a form of writing but also a unique form of art that embodies the essence and spirit of Chinese art, fully showcasing the core of traditional Chinese culture.


Moreover the calligrapher demonstrated and explained the tools used in calligraphy creation, including brushes, ink, paper, and inkstones. He patiently guided the students on how to correctly use these tools, starting with holding the brush, controlling the strokes, and handling the ink.

Throughout the course, participants enriched their knowledge of Chinese characters, learned and mastered the use of calligraphy tools, and attempted to create their own calligraphy works. They experienced the unique charm of Chinese characters and calligraphy art in the process of creating brushwork.


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