- Hardcover: 96 pages
- Publisher: Sterling (11 May 1995)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0806908327
- ISBN-13: 978-0806908328
- Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 15.2 x 2.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,832,803 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Influenced by Zen buddhism and using only black ink, traditional Japanese ink painting emphasizes suggestion, simplicity and harmony. This guide ranges from material selection (from brushes to ink sticks) to the techniques involved. Tips on mounting and making a personal seal are included.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a smashing book. There are plenty of paintings and explanations are given in a straight forward, if quite formal way by modern day standards. To me some formality is a part of the attraction of this art form. The book covers tools, brush manipulation, paper, techniques, painting objects, the use of colour, mounting and seals. There are several exercises which use images and show directions of brush in a numbered order as well as written information. I think after reading the instructions anyone who is prepared to relax and let their brush go with the flow will enjoy this. There are many snippets of interesting information about Japanese life and art. I know that just flicking through it made me feel soothed and relaxed. I'd say it's not one for the average modern day very young child but maybe teenage on. Note that there isn't a list of suppliers but you can easily get supplies on line .
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44 of 44 people found the following review helpful
Best book on Sumi-e available
17 Aug 1999
Format:Hardcover
Naomi Okamoto's book on sumi-e is the most comprehensive and helpful book I have found to date on sumi-e. Utilizing a detailed approach, beginning with the basics of sumi-e, Okamoto leads the reader through the practice as a whole, paying close attention to technique, mindfulness and composition. I highly recommend this book for anyone interested in Japanese ink painting.
41 of 42 people found the following review helpful
Great beginners book!
13 Jun 1999
Format:Hardcover
this book provides the reader with a clear description of the basic equipment needed for painting, as well as a clearly explained basic strokes. the book leads the read through a series of progressively more difficult exercises from the "classical" traditions of sumie, like the orchid, bamaboo, and plum blossom.
having recently been on an introductory course in Sumie this book helps reinforce the lessons learnt there.
the author provides a good basic text for an absolute beginner that allows a person to begin and develop his talent. he describes and provides clear descriptions and numbered pictures of how to paint the various classical paintings. this may seem a bit like "paint by numbers" but gives one a good feel of "copying" the old masters of sumie.
out of 3 books ordered on sumie I use this one the most as a binner. the other two are for more advanced painters or those wanting to appreciate the art. The mustard seed gardern manual of painting is a good work but not as easily or clearly expalined as Okamoto does here for the western beginner.
you will not go wrong in buying this book if you are a beginner.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
A good beginner book.
3 Jan 2001
Format:Paperback
This book is great for a beginner. It explains the materials you need to start painting and gives you step by step instructions on the techniques needed to paint bamboo, orchids, chrysanthemums, etc. My only criticism is that it's week on how to paint pine trees which I find difficult. But, overall a book worthwile to own and work with.
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