Sacred Calligraphy Of The East

Author : John Stevens
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sacred Calligraphy of the East written by John Stevens and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 1988 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new edition of the divinely designed explication of Eastern calligraphy, invoking the rich tradition of Japan, China, India, and Tibet to illustrate both the technique and significance of the characters. The volume provides historical background, reflects on the art of copying religious texts, provides biographies of Zen calligraphers, and supplies practical instructions on materials and methods for students. Includes tons of photographs. Distributed by Random House. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Author : Philip L. Nicoloff
Publisher : State University of New York Press
ISBN 13 : 0791479293
Total Pages : 432 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sacred Kōyasan written by Philip L. Nicoloff and published by State University of New York Press. This book was released on 2007-11-08 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Takes the reader on a pilgrimage to Mount Kōya, the holy Buddhist mountain in Japan.

Author : Nassar Mansour
Publisher : I.B. Tauris
ISBN 13 : 9781848854390
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sacred Script written by Nassar Mansour and published by I.B. Tauris. This book was released on 2011-12-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Arabic calligraphy is at once an expression of piety, aesthetic sensibility and artistic discipline. 'Muhaqqaq' was an early term which captured care, clarity and meticulousness in calligraphy. It was associated with the making of manuscripts of the Qur'an - a sacred task and one which helped to give the new Islamic order both identity and coherence. 'Muhaqqaq' energed in the eleventh century as the name for one of six classical scripts. This is the first book devoted entirely to 'muhaqqaq' tradition. Nassar Mansour, himself a highly respected calligrapher, here traces the development of 'muhaqqaq'. His book also presents examples of his own work in muhaqqaq whish demonstrate the enduring value of this script for today. This is an invaluable and beautifully executed reference work on Islamic calligraphy, which will attract art historians and practitioners alike.

Author : Katsujō Terayama
Publisher : Kodansha
ISBN 13 : 9784770029447
Total Pages : 334 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Zen Brushwork written by Katsujō Terayama and published by Kodansha. This book was released on 2003 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With its bold strokes and mystic aura, Zen calligraphy has intrigued many Westerners, but has remained a little-understood art form. Master calligrapher and swordmaster Tanchu Terayama offers detailed lessons in Japanese brush techniques, as well as an appreciation of calligraphy's subtle elements. With its bold strokes and mystic aura, Zen calligraphy has intrigued many Westerners since the 19060s, but has remained a little-understood art form. Here, master calligrapher and swordmaster Tanchu Terayama offers detailed lessons in Japanese

Author : Leslie Ross
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 1476616256
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Language in the Visual Arts written by Leslie Ross and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2014-05-23 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book discusses text and image relationships in the history of art from ancient times to the contemporary period across a diversity of cultures and geographic areas. Focusing on the use of words in art and words as art forms, thematic chapters include “Pictures in Words/Words in Pictures,” “Word/Picture Puzzles,” “Picture/Word Puzzles,” “Words as Images,” “The Power of the Word,” and “Monumental and Moving Words.” Chapter subsections further explore cross-cultural themes. Examining text and image relationships from the obvious to the elusive, the puzzling to the profound, the minor to the major, the book demonstrates the diverse ways in which images and writing have been combined through the ages, and explores the interplay between visual and written communication in a wide range of thought-provoking examples. A color insert is included. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.

Author : Shozo Sato
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1462911889
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Shodo written by Shozo Sato and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2014-03-11 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this beautiful and extraordinary zen calligraphy book, Shozo Sato, an internationally recognized master of traditional Zen arts, teaches the art of Japanese calligraphy through the power and wisdom of Zen poetry. 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) A stunning volume on the intersection of Japanese aesthetics and Zen Buddhist thought, Shodo: The Quiet Art of Japanese Zen Calligraphy guides beginning and advanced students alike to a deeper understanding of the unique brush painting art form of shodo calligraphy. Shodo calligraphy topics include: The Art of Kanji The Four Treasures of Shodo Ideogram Zengo Students of Shodo

Author : Stephen Addiss
Publisher : Running Press
ISBN 13 : 9780762423989
Total Pages : 112 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Art of Chinese Calligraphy written by Stephen Addiss and published by Running Press. This book was released on 2005-11-08 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the classic Zen arts, Chinese calligraphy is an increasingly popular form of self-expression. Enthusiasts say it brings physical and spiritual benefits, as well as increased discipline, patience, and persistence. Based on the success of our Art of Chinese Calligraphy Mega Mini Kit™ (nearly 100,000 sold), we're introducing a deluxe kit devoted to this soothing, satisfying hobby. The 128-page book is copiously illustrated, providing a comprehensive beginner's course in calligraphy. It is packaged in the beautifully designed kit with a water bowl and lid, ink stick, ink stone, spoon, brushes, engraved seal, and red ink pad. Other Chinese Calligraphy kits can't compete with our great price for this high-quality item, which makes a terrific gift for any artistically minded person.

Author : John Stevens
Publisher : Echo Point Books & Media
ISBN 13 : 9781635618068
Total Pages : 140 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Abundant Peace written by John Stevens and published by Echo Point Books & Media. This book was released on 2019-02-18 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Abundant Peace, John Stevens tells the real story behind Morihei Ueshiba, the founder of Aikido. Focusing on his achievement, illuminating the man and his message in a way that will delight and stimulate the reader, Stevens documents and reveals the life and times of the greatest martial artist who ever lived.

Author : Kazuaki Tanahashi
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
ISBN 13 : 1611801346
Total Pages : 401 pages
Book Rating : 4.47/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Heart of the Brush written by Kazuaki Tanahashi and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2016-02-02 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Its history, techniques, aesthetics, and philosophy—with an in-depth practical guide to understanding and drawing 150 characters A guide to the history and enjoyment of Chinese and Japanese calligraphy that offers the possibility of appreciating it in a hands-on way—with step-by-step instructions for brushing 150 classic characters. This book is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the history and art of calligraphy as it's been practiced for centuries in China, Japan, and elsewhere in Asia. It works as a guide for the beginner hoping to develop an appreciation for Asian calligraphy, for the person who wants to give calligraphy-creation a try, as well as for the expert or afficionado who just wants to browse through and exult in lovely examples. It covers the history and development of the art, then the author invites the reader to give it a try. The heart of the book, called "Master Samples and Study," presents 150 characters--from "action" to "zen"--each in a two-page spread. On each verso page the character is presented in three different styles, each one chosen for its beauty and identified by artist when possible. The character's meaning, pronunciation (in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese), etymology, the pictograph from which it evolved, and other notes of interest are included. At the bottom of the page the stroke order is shown: the sequence of brush movements, numbered in their traditional order. On each facing recto page is Kaz's own interpretation of the character, full page.

Author : Jayarava
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 0956692915
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Visible Mantra: Visualising & Writing Buddhist Mantras written by Jayarava and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2011-01-21 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The long awaited print version of the popular Buddhist mantra website: visiblemantra.org. This is a celebration of the visual forms of mantra and other varieties of sacred speech, drawing on Buddhist traditions from India, China, Japan, and Tibet. The book includes all the mantras from the website, plus a few more. Each is presented in four scripts: Siddhaṃ (Bonji 梵字), Lantsa (aka Rañjana), Devanāgarī, and Tibetan (dbu can). Plus seed-syllables, dhāraṇī and Pāli chants. All accompanied by Jayarava's meticulously researched notes and comments, and background reading drawn from Jayarava's blog. An invaluable resource for Buddhist artists, calligraphers and practitioners.