Simple Art of Japanese Calligraphy
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Yoko Takenami
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- File Type: PDF
- File Size: 124.4 MB
- Book Language: English
- Total Page Count: 128
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Simple Art: Japanese Calligraphy
Simple Art of Japanese Calligraphy is an illustrated guide to Japanese calligraphy by Yoko Takenami. This English-language digital edition is provided as a PDF for instant download.
The book combines practical instruction with visual examples of Japanese characters, brushwork, and calligraphic composition. It also presents fifteen projects using paper, ceramic, and fabric.
Readers can study the basic character systems, practise brush techniques, and explore calligraphy-inspired decorative work at their own pace.
Book Overview
Simple Art of Japanese Calligraphy introduces the techniques and spiritual essence associated with Japanese calligraphy. It explains how each stroke and character can reflect the writer’s spirit and personality.
The guide covers kanji, hiragana, and katakana. Detailed exercises demonstrate brush handling, while large illustrations show the lines and curves of the characters.
Fifteen projects extend the subject into practical craft work. Examples include decorating an Evening Fan with a short poem, creating a Four Seasons Hanging, making an Eternal Calendar with 12 sacred animals, and adorning a lampshade.
Category: Art
Author: Yoko Takenami
What You’ll Discover Inside
- An introduction to the techniques and spiritual dimension of Japanese calligraphy.
- Instruction in the three character sets identified in the book: kanji, hiragana, and katakana.
- Practical exercises for handling the calligraphy brush.
- Large illustrations that show the lines and curves of Japanese characters.
- Fifteen paper, ceramic, and fabric calligraphy projects.
- Project examples including an Evening Fan, Four Seasons Hanging, Eternal Calendar, and lampshade.
Why This Book Matters
Japanese calligraphy is presented here as more than a visual art. The book describes it as a practice carrying religious, philosophical, literary, and historical significance.
Its combination of instruction, illustrations, and craft projects makes the subject accessible to readers interested in Japanese writing systems, brushwork, and decorative arts.
Book Details
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Yoko Takenami |
| Title | Simple Art of Japanese Calligraphy |
| Format | |
| File Type | |
| File Size | 124.4 MB |
| File Size Bytes | 130438415 |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 128 |
| Publisher | CICO Books |
| Publication Date | January 1, 2009 |
| ISBN-10 | 1906525447 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1906525446 |
| Dimensions | 8.19 x 0.39 x 10.87 inches |
| Rating | 4.5 out of 5 stars |
| Review Count | 19 |
| Amazon Best Sellers Rank | 10,149,734 in Books |
| Book Club Selection | A Selection of the One Spirit Book Club. |
Device Compatibility
This is a digital download, so no physical copy will be shipped. Access is available after purchase.
The PDF works with appropriate Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and compatible reading apps. Display quality may vary by device and application.
FAQ
When can I access the book?
Access is available after purchase, with instant download of the digital PDF.
Will I receive a physical copy?
No. This product is a digital download, and no physical shipping is included.
Which devices can open the file?
The PDF can be read with suitable Kindle apps, tablets, desktop or mobile devices, and compatible reading apps.
Download Simple Art of Japanese Calligraphy and explore its instruction, illustrations, and calligraphy projects in digital format.
Verified Bibliographic Details
| Page Count | 128 |
|---|---|
| SourceLink | https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Art-Japanese-Calligraphy/dp/1906525447 |
| Price | $14.92 |
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