OPEN STUDY / 05

Trigram foundations

Recognize three-line structures, reading direction and source-specific names.

About 3 min
Study notes & citation

Trigram foundations. Institute of Chinese Mantic Arts. https://www.manticarts.com/en/learning/trigrams

01

Read and understand

Begin with the Zhouyi dossier and line terminology. Record orientation and separate structural recognition from directional assignments.

02

Practice

Number and redraw the eight combinations in a consistent direction. Compare two sourced arrangements, distinguishing position from line structure.

03

Output and reflection

Output: eight structure cards and an arrangement table. Check orientation when the image or arrangement changes.

Personal study record; not a grade, assessment or credential.

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