Introduction to Japanese Kanji Calligraphy

English

ISBN: 4805309253

EAN: 9784805309254

Category: Foreign Language Study / Japanese

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Release Date: 07/23/2011

Synopsis: The wordcalligraphyliterally means beautiful writing. It is an art form that can be found in most civilizations with a written script. Originally developed to stress the importance of culture, religion and philosophy, over time calligraphy in most languages has developed into a purely artistic expression. In Japan, kanji characters from the panese writing system are used in calligraphy.An Introduction to Japanese Kanji Calligraphyis an exploration of this Asian art form, and examines how calligraphic poetry developed in Japan. Written by a Japanese shodo master,An Introduction to Japanese Kanji Calligraphyis a wonderful introduction to a beautiful art.

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Introduction to Japanese Kanji Calligraphy

Illustrated: Yes

Format: Paperback

Height: 0.5 inches

Width: 11.75 inches

Length: 9.0 inches

Weight: 28.04 oz

Pages: 128