Get an introduction to the fascinating world of Chinese brush painting with demonstrations of traditional tools and methods; slide-illustrated lectures on the history and symbolism of Chinese watercolor masterpieces; and class assignments that encourage you to express your individual sense of form, style and color using mei, zhu, she and lai techniques. With the guidance of the instructor, an award-winning Chinese calligrapher and painter, you learn to expressively convey the intelligence and deep appreciation of nature integral to Chinese painting.