An Introduction to Japanese Calligraphy - Couverture rigide

Suzuki, Yuuko

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0764352180 ISBN 13 : 9780764352188

Editeur : Schiffer Publishing Ltd, 2017

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Clear instructions and 148 photos welcome you to the subtle, fascinating world of Japanese calligraphy. Beginning with a summary of the art's history, this guide then helps you understand the two systems of script that Japanese uses together: kanji, the ideogram-like characters borrowed from the Chinese language; and kana, the purely phonetic characters. Next, you'll learn the correct way to use the “four treasures of study” (brush, ink, inkstone, and paper), as well as seals and other tools. Then begin learning to calligraph characters, words, and even poems using either a large brush or a small writing brush. Try your hand at joined calligraphy, which is considered the soul of Japanese calligraphy. Finally, a gallery of works of calligraphy art by grand masters and other renowned experts offers even more inspiration.

Biographie de l'auteur

Born in 1956 in Osaka, Yuuko Suzuki began studying calligraphy at the age of six with several renowned masters, including Namboku Sumiyama. After her studies at universities in Tokyo and Paris she settled in Paris where she has been teaching since 1990. She is Professor of Japanese Calligraphy at the Maison de la Culture du Japon and at the Guimet Museum in Paris. She also arranges courses in Kyoto for her Parisian students. Yuuko Suzuki is also a painter and interior designer. Her frequent travels overseas have provided her with many new artistic influences. She regularly exhibits in France and abraod, and her works are shown in many museums.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Schiffer Publishing Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2017
• ISBN 10: 0764352180
• ISBN 13: 9780764352188
• Reliure: Relié
• Langue: anglais
• Nombre de pages: 80