An Introduction to Japanese Calligraphy - Couverture souple

Suzuki, Yuuko

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1844480577 ISBN 13 : 9781844480579

Editeur : Search Press Ltd, 2005

Synopsis

The Japanese use two styles of writing at the same time: kanji - Chinese characters, which are ideograms, i.e characters which symbolise ideas of things without saying their names, and kana - which are purely phonetic characters. This fascinating book introduces Japanese calligraphy and gives practical instruction showing the way these two styles of writing are combined.
The opening pages explore the history of Japanese calligraphy, and the materials - including the 'four treasures' of calligraphy: brush, ink, stone and paper. They are followed by sections which show how to use the materials and how to develop your calligraphy skills. Writings include words, quotes and poems in kana, and a combination of kana and kanji. A final section contains a gallery of classic and contemporary works, showing how calligraphy can be used to create cards, wallhangings and works of art.
This book will delight anyone interested in calligraphy , whatever their skill level. It contains clear, concise instructions , inspirational calligraphy, beautiful work and excellent ideas which can be developed into original and personal artworks.

A propos du livre

À propos 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: Search Press Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2005
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1844480577
• ISBN 13: 9781844480579
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 80
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible