1. Name of graphic style (or topic) studied this session: Today's class discussion was on Chapters 3 & 4, Chinese calligraphy and Illuminated manuscripts. Mainly we did online quizzes the whole hour, but towards the end of class we went over questions from previous chapters and touched on a few questions from chapter 3. Chapter 4 was not touched, but I'm assuming we will next class period.
2. Describe specific qualities of this style (or if it’s a topic-highlights of that topic) that will help you identify it in the future.
Changes in Chinese calligraphy from "bone-and-shell" to "bronze" to "small-seal" to "regular" fit with the name that was given to that type of calligraphy. Different forms and types of illuminated manuscript ranging from classical, Celtic, Spanish, Islamic, Judaic, Romanesque, Gothic, and late medieval. Changes in font, changes in letter sizes, changes in illustrations, and changes in overall composition.
3. What is the most useful or meaningful thing you learned today?
The most important thing I learned today was the changes in Chinese calligraphy styles throughout the years.
4. State at least one question you have after the class. (if you state none here, you’d better have more detail done above to offset the work.)
Why did/do the Chinese pretend that there is a box around their characters? Is it to be more esthetically pleasing? And why was illuminated manuscripts such a big thing? Is it because people back then like pretty, shiny things as much as people do today?
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