An Introduction to Japanese Kanji Calligraphy
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Product Details
Author:
Kunii Takezaki, Bob Godin
Format:
Paperback
Pages:
128
Publisher:
Tuttle Publishing (February 15, 2008)
Language:
English
Audience:
General/trade
ISBN-13:
9784805309254
ISBN-10:
4805309253
Dimensions:
11.75" x 9" x 0.6"
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Folder:
PGW
List Price:
$24.95
Case Pack:
20
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$19.21
Publisher Identifier:
P-PER
Discount Code:
A
Country of Origin:
Singapore
Pub Discount:
65
Weight:
21.6oz
Imprint:
Tuttle Publishing
Overview
This step-by-step Japanese calligraphy book explains the systems of Japanese language and delves into details of written Japanese characters and techniques of kanji calligraphy.
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 Japanese culture, kanji characters from the Japanese writing system are used in calligraphy. An Introduction to Japanese Kanji Calligraphy is an exploration of this Asian art form and examines how calligraphic poetry developed in Japan. Written by a Japanese shodo master, it is a wonderful introduction to the beautiful art of Japanese calligraphy.
Japanese Kanji Calligraphy includes:
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 Japanese culture, kanji characters from the Japanese writing system are used in calligraphy. An Introduction to Japanese Kanji Calligraphy is an exploration of this Asian art form and examines how calligraphic poetry developed in Japan. Written by a Japanese shodo master, it is a wonderful introduction to the beautiful art of Japanese calligraphy.
Japanese Kanji Calligraphy includes:
- An introduction to Japanese calligraphy
- Background information on the modern Japanese language
- Hiragana and katakana charts
- An explanation of the tools of calligraphy
- A guide to correct calligraphy techniques
- Step-by-step calligraphy instructions
- An extensive kanji character library
