The Rapport in Calligraphy:
Ancient Classics and Cultural Exchange

As one of the media of human civilization, Chinese characters have been the bridge between cultural exchange. Chinese calligraphy, as an art form, delivers messages and expresses aesthetics at the same time. In China and Korea's cultural traditions, literati and scholars often used calligraphy to make friends and cultivate their peace of mind or inner pleasure. The joint exhibition of Chinese and Korean calligraphy uses the innovative method, calligraphy works + the historical books, to stimulate the public interest in ancient East Asia classics as well as calligraphy, promote the art and academics exchange in both countries, connecting ancient books with contemporary society.

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The event, "The Rapport in Calligraphy: Ancient Classics and Cultural Exchange", is divided into five sections, including works by many well-known academicians as well as students from Chinese and Korean universities. Many exhibits are from the famous poems from Siku Quanshu and Collection of Korean Anthologies. The excellent calligraphy artworks and award-winning translation works of JC Poetic Heritage Translation Awards 2021 will also be exhibited. To promote community integration, this exhibition combines touch and listening to display calligraphy, hoping that the visually impaired will appreciate the beauty of calligraphy.