Mastering the Classics Rinsho Part 2 Ancient Calligraphy Gyosho Cursive Japan

by Takashi Soseki

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Mastering the Classics Rinsho Part 2 Ancient Calligraphy Gyosho Cursive Japan Key Features ✔ Discover the art of classical Japanese calligraphy with "Mastering the Classics Rinsho Part 2: Ancient Calligraphy Gyosho Cursive Japan." This comprehensive hardcover book delves into the traditional styles of ancient Chinese and Japanese calligraphy, focusing on historical scripts from the Tang Dynasty in China and the Heian period in Japan. It features carefully selected masterpieces and provides exemplary reproductions for practice, making it an essential resource for students and enthusiasts aiming to deepen their understanding of classical calligraphy techniques. ✔ This volume covers a wide range of script styles, including ancient scripts such as oracle bone inscriptions, bronze inscriptions, and stone carvings, as well as semi-cursive (gyosho) and cursive (sosho) styles. Notable works include the "Lantingji Xu," works by Wang Xizhi, and other masterpieces from the Tang and Heian periods. The book is authored by esteemed calligraphy experts, including Takahashi Soseki, a director at the Calligraphy Institute, and Watanabe Hanmei, a representative of the Japan Calligraphy Federation, ensuring authoritative guidance and insights. ✔ Key features: ✔ - Focus on ancient scripts, semi-cursive, and cursive styles ✔ - Reproductions of historic calligraphy works for practice ✔ - Includes works from Chinese Tang Dynasty and Japanese Heian period ✔ - Authored by renowned calligraphy masters

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