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Shodo
The Quiet Art of Japanese Zen Calligraphy
By: Shozo Sato, Gengo Akiba Roshi (Foreword by)
Hardcover | 11 March 2014
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Single-line Zen Buddhist koan aphorisms, or zengo, are one of the most common subjects for the traditional Japanese brush calligraphy known as shodo. Regarded as one of the key disciplines in fostering the focused, meditative state of mind so essential to Zen, shodo calligraphy is practiced regularly by all students of Zen Buddhism in Japan. After providing a brief history of Japanese calligraphy and its close relationship with the teachings of Zen Buddhism, Sato explains the basic supplies and fundamental brushstroke skills that you'll need. He goes on to present thirty zengo, each featuring:
- An example by a skilled Zen monk or master calligrapher
- An explanation of the individual characters and the Zen koan as a whole
- Step-by-step instructions on how to paint the phrase in a number of styles (Kaisho, Gyosho, Sosho)
Shodo calligraphy topics include:
- The Art of Kanji
- The Four Treasures of Shodo
- Ideogram Zengo
- Students of Shodo
Industry Reviews
"This book is a gift for the mind and the eyes. Thoughtful commentary provokes an ongoing consideration of the meanings of the Zen phrases, while the brilliant inclusion of calligraphic how-to educates the eyes on how to follow the lines of ink in the original free-flowing gestures of the brush. I know I will return to this book again and again." -Christy A. Bartlett, Director, Urasenke Foundation San Francisco
"An extraordinary book! Art and wisdom poised on the tip of a brush." -Lee Gurga, Editor, Modern Haiku Press
"This book SHODO - The Quiet Art of Japanese Zen Calligraphy - can be enjoyed two ways. One is to start and to practice Calligraphy, and two is as an introduction to Zen philosophy. Oh, and for those who are interested in both." -Iromegane.com blog
"When complimented by an understanding of the literal, poetic, and philosophical meaning of the words, looking at Japanese calligraphy can be an exciting aesthetic and intellectual experience. It is with this goal in mind, of unlocking meaning and relevance to the non-Japanese speaker, that Shozo Sato presents his latest publication Shodo: The Quiet Art of Japanese Zen Calligraphy." -Deborah Clearwaters, Director of Education and Interpretation, Asian Art Museum San Francisco
"Both Zen Buddhism and the art of calligraphy can seem impenetrable to newcomers. Even the nuances of how to hold a brush can form an insurmountable obstacle without proper training. However, Shozo Sato's Shodo, The Quiet Art of Japanese Zen Calligraphy synthesizes these challenging fields into an easily digestible and visually stunning volume...Shodo is a perfect coffee table book for those wanting to learn more about calligraphy, and dip their brushes into the world Zen." - Kyoto Journal
ISBN: 9784805312049
ISBN-10: 4805312041
Series: No
Published: 11th March 2014
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Number of Pages: 176
Audience: General Adult
Publisher: Berkeley Books
Country of Publication: JP
Dimensions (cm): 31.3 x 23.8 x 2
Weight (kg): 1.38
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