Dust on Inkstone Shinzan Autobiography 1980s Japan

by Shinzō Uejō

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Dust on Inkstone Shinzan Autobiography 1980s Japan Key Features ✔ Discover the compelling autobiography "Dust on Inkstone" by Shinzan, a renowned Japanese calligrapher and educator. This hardcover book, published in the 1980s in Japan, offers an intimate look into Shinzan's life, artistic journey, and dedication to revitalizing calligraphy education post-World War II. Through vivid anecdotes and detailed chapters, readers gain insight into his childhood, studies, wartime experiences, artistic achievements, and international encounters, including his memorable visit to China and interactions with prominent figures like Yashiro Aki and Akiyoshi Yamada. ✔ Key features include Shinzan’s reflections on his efforts to restore brush writing in elementary schools, his participation in major art exhibitions, and his philosophical approach to calligraphy and education. The autobiography also recounts personal stories such as his baseball days at Nagano Normal School, his service with the U.S. Marines at Yokosuka, and dramatic wartime experiences near Takao during the final days of WWII. ✔ This edition is a valuable resource for enthusiasts of Japanese calligraphy, history, and cultural studies, offering a rich narrative of a life dedicated to art and education. ✔Item Specifics: ✔ C ✔ C:Title: Dust on Inkstone Shinzan Autobiography 1980s Japan ✔ C:Format: Hardcover Book ✔ C:Language: Japanese ✔ C:Publisher: Unknown ✔ C:Publication Year: 1980s ✔ C:Genre: Autobiography, Art, Calligraphy,

• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Fine

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