5 10 43 https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-64/files/original/0539e6f08f0ce4814ce6a0de767bb0c0.jpg a79a02c80a3db74706c708923f5a8733 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Other Materials Description An account of the resource Other undefined items are categorised here, such as items made of animal skins, body parts, or something intangible. Crafts An inanimate, three-dimensional object or substance that is handmade or crafted by simple tools. Crafting Methods The ways used to construct and produce crafts. All educated men and some court women were expected to be proficient at it, an expectation which remained well into modern times. Far more than mere writing, good calligraphy exhibited an exquisite brush control and attention to composition, but the actual manner of writing was also important with rapid, spontaneous strokes being the ideal. Materials Objects used to create, produce or develop the item Ink Usage and Application The real-life implications or uses of the selected crafts. Calligraphy initially began due to the need to record ideas and information. The unique forms of calligraphy developed and originated from China, particularly for writing Chinese characters by using ink and a brush. Furthermore, Chinese calligraphy is responsible for the development of numerous forms of art such as ornate paperweights, ink stones, and seal carving. Interesting Facts Origins, stories or incidents happened that are related to the item, to provide extra information and details. Just like in any other art, the most gifted practitioners of calligraphy became famous for their work and their scripts were copied and used in such innovations as printed books. The most revered of all Chinese calligraphers, as mentioned already, was Wang Xizhi (c. 303 - c. 365 CE), although he was a student of Lady Wei (272-349 CE). No examples of either figure’s writing survive, except possibly in extant copies of Xizhi’s. Wang Xizhi’s son, Wang Xianzhi (344-388 CE), was another famous practitioner, the pair often referred to as ‘the two Wangs’. Zhao Mengfu (1254-1322 CE) was another celebrated calligrapher who produced such precise characters placed neatly into square boxes on his paper that printers used his script for their own type blocks. Related Videos Multimedia files that visually shows the moving images https://youtu.be/yTLQuoFy6Y0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chinese Calligraphy 書法 Subject The topic of the resource Hand writing, Folk culture, Art Description An account of the resource Chinese Calligraphy is a traditional form of writing characters from the Chinese language through the use of ink and a brush. It is a tradition that is rooted in China through centuries of practice. It is an art of turning Chinese characters into images through pressure and speed variations of the pointed Chinese brush. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Cheng Miao Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD). Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Flat Type The nature or genre of the resource Craft Han Dynasty https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-64/files/original/6649e47c4c043f87eb3cb4d2f85d48ca.jpg 7ec630690c758091481ee4fa3b9db16a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Paper Description An account of the resource Being one of the 4 great inventions in China, paper exists in everyone's daily life for centuries. Many products and crafts rely on papers. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Cai lun Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Han Dynasty (206 BC – 220 AD) Crafts An inanimate, three-dimensional object or substance that is handmade or crafted by simple tools. Crafting Methods The ways used to construct and produce crafts. Like calligraphy, traditional Chinese painting is done using a brush dipped in black ink or coloured pigments, usually on paper or silk. The finished work can be mounted on scrolls and hung. - Gongbi (工筆) literally 'working pen', is a meticulous style, rich in colour and detailed brush strokes. It is often used for portraits or narrative subjects. - Xieyi (寫意) meaning “freehand", is a looser style of painting, and usually used in landscapes. Xieyi often features exaggerated forms, and expresses the artist’s feelings. It is also called shuimo (水墨) meaning 'watercolour and ink'. Materials Objects used to create, produce or develop the item Ink, Pigment, Paper Usage and Application The real-life implications or uses of the selected crafts. Traditional painting has also been done on walls, porcelain and lacquer ware. Traditionally, paintings were used to visually record incidents or any object. Interesting Facts Origins, stories or incidents happened that are related to the item, to provide extra information and details. It would take years for a calligrapher to master this art. It involved writing the letters perfectly, and since there are over 40,000 different characters in the Chinese alphabet, you can imagine how hard this was to master! Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chinese Painting 國畫 Subject The topic of the resource Painting, Folk art, Decoration Description An account of the resource Chinese painting is done on paper or silk, using a variety of brushes, ink and dye. Subjects vary, including: portrait, landscape, flowers, birds, animals, and insects. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Warring States period (475–221 BC) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Flat Type The nature or genre of the resource Craft Warring States period https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-64/files/original/65fcd4bdc179c7de4245b5dca65f2246.jpg 462cb7443c2abfb33587d51288c708e1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Metal Description An account of the resource Similar to minerals, metals are considered as abundant raw materials for crafting products. Crafts An inanimate, three-dimensional object or substance that is handmade or crafted by simple tools. Crafting Methods The ways used to construct and produce crafts. The most popular style of the first Chinese compass used a lodestone (which automatically points to the south) and a bronze plate. The lodestone was carved into the shape of a spoon. The spoon was placed on a flat plate of bronze. As the bronze plate was moved, the lodestone spun around and came to a stop in a north-to-south orientation with the handle pointing to the south. The “magnetized” lodestone aligned itself with the Earth’s magnetic field. This style of compass was called a “south-pointer”. The bronze plate was also marked with constellations, cardinal points, and other symbols important to the Ancient Chinese. Another style of compass was made by placing an iron needle that had been rubbed with a lodestone on a piece of wood and floating the wood in a bowl of water. The water allowed the wood to move or spin around until the iron oxide needle was pointing south. Materials Objects used to create, produce or develop the item Bronze, Metal, Magnet, Iron Usage and Application The real-life implications or uses of the selected crafts. The original use of Ancient Chinese compasses was for maintaining harmony and prosperity with one’s environment and for telling the future. Additionally, the Ancient Chinese used the compass for navigation – to find their way home when traveling. The use of the compass for travel also gave the advantage of being able to travel no matter the weather condition. If clouds or fog masked the sun or the stars, you could still travel because the compass would point you in the right direction. Interesting Facts Origins, stories or incidents happened that are related to the item, to provide extra information and details. One of the first recordings of using a compass for navigation was during the Northern Song dynasty (960 CE – 1126 CE). These compasses were made by floating a magnetized needle in water. The needle could move freely in the water and point to the earth’s magnetic poles no matter the movement from the ship or boat. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chinese Compass 指南針 Subject The topic of the resource Sailing, Direction, Navigation Description An account of the resource The compass was invented more than 2000 years ago. The Ancient Chinese compass was made from iron oxide, a mineral ore. Iron oxide is also known as lodestone and magneta. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Han Dynasty (206 BC–220 AD) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Metallic Type The nature or genre of the resource Craft Han Dynasty