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Heart of the Brush : The Splendor of East Asian Calligraphy by Kazuaki Tanahashi
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Subject
- Art & Photography
- Topic
- Asian / Chinese, Asian / Japanese, Techniques / Calligraphy, Art / Techniques
- Regional Cuisine
- Asian
- ISBN
- 9781611801347
- Book Title
- Heart of the Brush : the Splendor of East Asian Calligraphy
- Item Length
- 9.9 in
- Publisher
- Shambhala Publications, Incorporated
- Publication Year
- 2016
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 1 in
- Genre
- Art, Juvenile Nonfiction
- Item Width
- 7 in
- Item Weight
- 29.4 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 400 Pages
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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.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Shambhala Publications, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1611801346
ISBN-13
9781611801347
eBay Product ID (ePID)
211795694
Product Key Features
Book Title
Heart of the Brush : the Splendor of East Asian Calligraphy
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Asian / Chinese, Asian / Japanese, Techniques / Calligraphy, Art / Techniques
Publication Year
2016
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Art, Juvenile Nonfiction
Number of Pages
400 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.9 in
Item Height
1 in
Item Width
7 in
Item Weight
29.4 Oz
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Lc Classification Number
Nk3632.T36 2015
Reviews
" Heart of the Brush is many things, and all of them astonishing: a rich historical compendium; a subtle object of contemplation; an inspiring instructional manual; a profound spiritual practice; a true artist's testament; a stunning work of art. And it's become a companion, as well. The book now lives on my work table, and every morning I turn at random to a different character, taking a moment to study the form and meaning, and then letting it inspire me throughout the day."--Ruth Ozeki, author of Tale for the Time Being "I have always felt the power of a single ideograph by a master hanging in a zendo, but I understood little else. This book is a gift, illuminating the approach, the meaning, the possibility, the actor and the action; the stroke, the mark, the dancer and the dance. We become rooted in calligraphy's history and then carried beyond that--smack into the present moment. Kaz Tanahashi and his work are a transcultural treasure."--Natalie Goldberg, author of Writing Down the Bones and The Great Spring "There are several books on how to do East Asian calligraphy, but Heart of the Brush by Kazuaki Tanahashi is clearly the best. His explanations are clear and lively, his multitude of brushwork examples are thorough and generous, and he demonstrates how to do each character stroke by stroke. In addition, he makes the availability of different scripts an exciting opportunity rather than an overwhelming burden. In effect, Tanahashi invites us into many aspects of the dynamic and wide-ranging world of calligraphy, and we can understand why it has been considered the highest of all art forms."--Stephen Addiss, "There are several books on how to do East Asian calligraphy, but Heart of the Brush by Kazuaki Tanahashi is clearly the best. His explanations are clear and lively, his multitude of brushwork examples are thorough and generous, and he demonstrates how to do each character stroke by stroke. In addition, he makes the availability of different scripts an exciting opportunity rather than an overwhelming burden. In effect, Tanahashi invites us into many aspects of the dynamic and wide-ranging world of calligraphy, and we can understand why it has been considered the highest of all art forms."--Stephen Addiss
Table of Content
Contents: Preface Introduction to East Asian Calligraphy What Is Ideography? Evolution of Styles Shall We Begin? Brush Movement Basic Strokes Applied Strokes Aspects of Ideography Master Samples and Study Inside Calligraphy Aesthetics in Formal Script Aesthetics in Cursive Scripts Heart of Creativity Contemporary Art / International Art Continuous Practice Mounting Artwork Online Studies Appendix List of Radicals List of Compounds List of Technical Terms List of Ancient Artists Recommended Supplies Selected Bibliography
Copyright Date
2015
Lccn
2015-007485
Dewey Decimal
745.6/1095
Dewey Edition
23
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