Eye, Mind, and Hand in Harmony: The Practice and Cultural Significance of Chinese Calligraphy Education in Primary Schools
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Chinese calligraphy, a vital carrier of traditional culture, extends beyond technical skill acquisition to cultivate cultural identity and aesthetic literacy. This study explores a tripartite pedagogical model—the "Eye, Mind, Hand" (EMH) model—through a fourth-grade soft-brush calligraphy lesson focused on the radical “日” (rì, sun). The EMH model integrates visual appreciation (uncovering aesthetic essence), cognitive contemplation (decoding structural principles), kinesthetic execution (technical internalization), and creative synthesis (cultural embodiment). Empirical evidence demonstrates its efficacy in resolving students’ structural imbalances and erratic strokes, significantly improving writing quality and cultural awareness. Calligraphy education must transcend rote practice, activating cultural heritage through an iterative cycle of “observation-contemplation-practice-creation”. This approach supports moral education and holistic development in contemporary pedagogy.
Authors: Chen Yingji,, Zhang Danning
Language: English
Subfield: Visual Arts and Performing Arts
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7083193764
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