Heart of the Brush

The Splendor of East Asian Calligraphy

By Kazuaki Tanahashi

$39.95
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9781611801347
- Paperback
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Shambhala Publications
12/30/2015
Pages: 400
Size: 7 x 10
ISBN: 9781611801347
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See also our Guide for Readers to the works of Kazuaki Tanahashi


This comprehensive and accessible introduction to the history and art of calligraphy as it’s been practiced for centuries in Asia offers the possibility of appreciating it in a hands-on way. 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 wants nothing more than to exult in lovely examples of this art. After proving a brief overview, Kazuaki Tanahashi invites you to give it a try yourself, giving guidance for materials, and then instruction in the basic strokes. He then provides examples of 150 characters, from action to zen, with history and development of each, famous examples, stroke sequences, and the author’s interpretation of the character in styles that range from traditional to modern. It’s a calligraphy course in a book, but it’s also a book for hours of meditative browsing.
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