- Paperback: 128 pages
- Publisher: CICO Books (1 April 2009)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1906525447
- ISBN-13: 978-1906525446
- Product Dimensions: 27.2 x 20.4 x 1.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 436,804 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Developed since the sixth century, practised by the royal elite and Buddhist scholars, and packed with spiritual meaning, Japanese calligraphy has its own style; simple, elegant and gentle. Starting with a history section that illuminates the thousands of years of calligraphy with inspiring examples, the core of the book is a clear step-by-step guide to creating stunning calligraphy. The 15 projects, from a greetings card to painting calligraphy motifs on river pebbles and linen hangings, represent authentic uses of Japanese scripts.The combination of simple stokes and meaningful characters that makes up each of these unique projects means you can create artworks that will give you and your loved ones truly enduring results. A clear materials section shows you exactly what you need to start, while the comprehensive techniques chapter demonstrates how to hold the brush, create characters and write pieces. Also included are 100 of the most popular Western first names, plus a series of greetings, sentiments and poems, including haikus and Zen proverbs, so you can personalize your projects.
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This is an excellent book for beginners and intermediate-level students of "japanese Calligraphy" giving comprehensive advice on choice of equipment. styles and materials required in the first half of the book.
The second half of the book then describes some 15 Japanese themed "Craft projects" for you to try out.Mini Calligraphy Set
The second half of the book then describes some 15 Japanese themed "Craft projects" for you to try out.Mini Calligraphy Set
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