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Open Toolkits

Open Toolkits

OERs composed by MA Contemporary Art Theory Students

Category: Green Basho 🍏

Toolkits by CATs in the Green Basho

Everyone is an artist, some people just haven’t found their brush yet. Step 1: Introduction to color theory (3 minutes) First, let’s take a look at this video to get a brief understanding of color theory. If you find it difficult to follow, the following picture will also help you understand. You can see color […]

Featured pictures of the mandala painting created by Di Zou

This is an accessible, modular toolkit for individuals or pairs to engage in the creation of mandala paintings, integrating elements of art therapy and psychotherapy. The core of this course is to promote emotional connection, self-expression, and stress relief through collaborative or individual creation. Simultaneously, it provides multimedia support, such as texts, images, video examples, and audio files to ensure that learners of different backgrounds and ability levels can easily understand the test. After completing the course, there are self-assessment questions and a sharing platform provided.

“Become aware of your own thought patterns and have the courage to challenge and change them” Introduction Anxiety, inner conflict, and procrastination often become obstacles on our way forward. These problems not only reduce our efficiency, but may also prevent us from achieving our desired goals and lead to self-doubt. However, the key to getting […]

In the digital age, we are surrounded by screens and have lost the sense of touch to connect directly with life. Non-digital recording is not just nostalgia, it’s a way to reconnect with life. “Life is about feeling, not recording.“ By mapping body emotions, we can explore the relationship between emotions and body perception and […]

The Classical Beauty of Calligraphy

Introduction Calligraphy is an art that embodies cultural heritage, aesthetic principles, and the discipline of precise technique. We will embark on a journey to master the foundational strokes and principles of Chinese calligraphy, focusing on the character ‘永’ (yǒng). This character is ideal for beginners because it contains the eight essential strokes that form the foundation […]

The whole picture is composed of traditional Chinese ink painting. On the left side of the picture there are green willow branches and leaves fluttering, and the grass on the ground moves with the wind. In the distance there are misty mountains. The main body of the picture is made up of four colourful bookmarks dipped in ink.

“A glass of water, a few drops of paint, pick up a brush and paint with your heart. No skill, no experience needed, just a heart to relax your emotions and learn about other cultures.” Introduction Every art has its own characteristics and style, and every culture has its own history and charm. Each art […]

Artist Interviews © 2024 by Yan Zhao is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0

Good questions lead to good answers – the secret to learning to talk to artists is here!  ————————————————————————— By the end of the course, you will take away: 1. an understanding of how to design meaningful and relevant interview questions. 2. develop skills in rapport building and active listening. 3. learn to deal with ethical […]

(Title:book of emotion2 Source: Original Artwork by Shitong Tian, 2024)

Have you ever been unable to express your emotions? Have you ever felt sad, lonely, angry and other emotions at the same time? 是否你曾遇到过无法表达自己情绪的时候?是否某一刻悲伤、孤独、生气等情绪同时围绕着你?   Emotions are an important part of our inner world, and the Book of Emotion is a creative project that helps you explore, express and record your inner feelings. Whether you […]

Introduction Collage poetry is a form of artistic writing. It takes words, phrases, or sentences from existing texts, such as books, magazines, and newspapers, and recombines them into new poetry. It emphasizes the artistic expression between new and old text. It is also free and innovative. 🎥 “We don’t read and write poetry because it’s […]

“Happiness itself is a long patience, so I wait for a breeze in the garden to blow my worries away.” Materials🧱 You can choose any one of these: White paper,Pens (preferably in different colors)📄🖊️/ Tablet with drawing software(like Procreate,Sketch up etc.),Capacitive pen💻 Let’s begin! Step 1:Learn about garden types and design principles⛲️ Chinese Garden Deeply […]

plant hammering: By hammering the color and shape of the plant onto a flat surface

  SUMMARY: By exploring the natural colors and forms of plants, it provides a variety of creative means to transform the unique textures and visual effects of plants into artistic expression. Nature is an endless treasure house of art, and the veins, petals and fruits of plants are rich in texture and color, which can […]

This is a word cloud about dreams, with the words arranged in the shape of one dove in flight. Key words include "Shadows," "Labyrinth," "Forest," "Mirror," and other dream-related imagery, as well as abstract concepts like "Emotion" and "Freedom." These words reflect themes of mystery, exploration, and freedom within dreams. The overall color scheme is a soft blue, creating a calm and dreamy atmosphere.

Jung observed that dreams are driven by a natural tendency to bring resolution and closure to unfinished emotional and mental problems of the day. Jung, C.G., 2012. Man and his symbols. Bantam. An AI-made dream scene Step into the world of your dreams, where symbols hold the key to unlocking hidden emotions and inspiring creativity. […]

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