Research

Calligraphy Research and Scholarship

Academic study, public dialogue, and future publications of the Association

2026 New York Calligraphy Symposium

The Association's major current research program is the upcoming symposium at Columbia University, held in connection with The 3rd New York International Chinese Calligraphy Exhibition.

The symposium theme is Globalization and Modernization of Chinese Calligraphy. It will provide an academic setting for scholars, artists, educators, and cultural practitioners to consider how calligraphy moves across geographies, institutions, disciplines, and media.

Academic Areas

  • Traditional Chinese calligraphy brush techniques
  • Calligraphy styles and aesthetics
  • Overseas calligraphy education
  • Calligraphy psychology and therapy
  • Calligraphy and modern design
  • Calligraphy as abstract art
  • Calligraphy in the digital era

Future Symposium Papers and Proceedings

Symposium papers, proceedings, abstracts, and related academic materials can be added here after review and publication. The page is structured for future database-driven research articles.

Academic Research

Research Articles

Future essays and scholarly articles on Chinese calligraphy will appear in this section.

Conference Materials

Proceedings, program notes, and symposium documentation can be organized by event.

Association Archive

Historical exhibition and research content can later be surfaced from the article database.