Selkirk College Chinese Art Appreciation
Selkirk College

Selkirk College

Chinese Art Appreciation

Castlegar, Canada

Course

English

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About: The Chinese Art Appreciation program offers an exploration of the intricacies of traditional and contemporary Chinese art. Students will engage with various forms of art, including painting, ceramics, and calligraphy, while developing a critical understanding of cultural and historical contexts.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers in art galleries, museums, cultural institutions, or education. Opportunities may include roles as curators, art historians, cultural advisors, or educators focusing on Chinese art and culture.

We will explore the main styles of Chinese art and artistic philosophy through paintings and sculptures. Zen will take the students through thousands of years of development in Chinese art. Finally, he will showcase some of his artwork and demonstrate the relevancy and potency of this ancient art form.

Zen is a polymath renaissance man specializing in anything challenging and worthwhile. His art has won many awards and exhibited in galleries and public spaces in Canada and the USA. His films have premiered in Toronto and other communities in Ontario. He is a professional engineer with an MBA and a film diploma from Vancouver Film Board.

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