Open AccessCognitive-Neural Effects of Brush Writing of Chinese Characters: Cortical Excitation of Theta Rhythm
Author(s) -
Min Xu,
Henry S. R. Kao,
Manlin Zhang,
Stewart P. W. Lam,
Wei Wang
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.552
H-Index - 90
eISSN - 1741-4288
pISSN - 1741-427X
DOI - 10.1155/2013/975190
Subject(s) - calligraphy , handwriting , neurofeedback , cognition , psychology , cybernetics , cognitive science , cognitive psychology , electroencephalography , sensory system , neuroscience , computer science , artificial intelligence , visual arts , art , painting
Chinese calligraphy has been scientifically investigated within the contexts and principles of psychology, cognitive science, and the cognitive neuroscience. On the basis of vast amount of research in the last 30 years, we have developed a cybernetic theory of handwriting and calligraphy to account for the intricate interactions of several psychological dimensions involved in the dynamic act of graphic production. Central to this system of writing are the role of sensory, bio-, cognitive, and neurofeedback mechanisms for the initiation, guidance, and regulation of the writing motions vis-a-vis visual-geometric variations of Chinese characters. This experiment provided the first evidence of cortical excitation in EEG theta wave as a neural hub that integrates information coming from changes in the practitioner's body, emotions, and cognition. In addition, it has also confirmed neurofeedback as an essential component of the cybernetic theory of handwriting and calligraphy.
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