An introduction to Japanese kanji calligraphy
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An introduction to Japanese kanji calligraphy
Shin Nippon Kyoiku Tosho, 2005.10
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Description and Table of Contents
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ISBN 9784880243351
Table of Contents
- ABOUT THE AUTHOR
- INTRODUCTION TO KANJI CALLIGRAPHY
- THE MODERN JAPANESE LANGUAGE
- HIRAGANA CHART
- KATAKANA CHART
- THE STRUCTURE OF KANJI
- THE TOOLS OF CALLIGRAPHY
- WRITING POSTURE & HOLDING THE BRUSH
- BASIC BRUSH STROKE TECHNIQUE
- THE EIGHT BASIC STROKES LIBRARY〔ほか〕
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ISBN 9784880243351
Description
The word calligraphy literally means "beautiful writing." It is an art form that can be found in most civilizations with a written script. Originally developed to stress the importance of culture, religion and philosophy, over time calligraphy in most languages has developed into a purely artistic expression. In Japan, kanji characters from the Japanese writing system are used in calligraphy. Introduction to Kanji Calligraphy is an exploration of this Asian art form, and examines how calligraphic poetry developed in Japan. Beginning with an overview of the Japanese writing system, there is also a chapter on the structure of kanji, the tools needed to practice calligraphy and basic brush stroke techniques. The entire second half of the book is a kanji character library, providing detailed examples and brush stroke information for a wide variety of kanji. Written by a Japanese shodo master, Introduction to Kanji Calligraphy is a wonderful introduction to a beautiful art.
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