Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Chinese calligraphy just got a virtual reality reboot, and it’s gorgeous

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As they say, the VR wand is mightier than the sword.

The traditional art of Chinese calligraphy is getting a breath of digital modernity, thanks to a new VR installation at the Taiwan National Palace Museum.

The project, set up in a collaboration with technology show Computex, is claimed to be the world’s first VR calligraphy installation.

After you put on the headset, you’re greeted by a beautiful Chinese pavilion, as traditional Chinese characters float in the background.

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The whole experience, viewed in VR, is amazingly gorgeous — and it almost feels like you’re being transported to a scene out of ancient China.  Read more…

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