Sacred calligraphy of the East / John Stevens.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Stevens, John, 1947-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Calligraphy--Asia.

Calligraphy.

Art and religion--Asia.

Art and religion.

Calligraphy--Philosophy.

Calligraphy--Technique.

Asia.

Physical Description:

xii, 207 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm

Edition:

Third ed, revised and expanded.

Place of Publication:

Boston : Shambhala : Distributed in the United States by Random House, 1995.

Summary:

Throughout the East, writing is held to be a gift from the gods, and the divinely inspired letters and characters are objects of the highest veneration. The religious significance of calligraphy has thus led to a unique development of the art of brush and ink in Japan, China, India, and Tibet. This beautifully illustrated book covers such topics as the history and spirit of Eastern calligraphy, the art of copying religious texts, the biographies of important Zen calligraphers, and practical instructions on materials and techniques for the contemporary student. No knowledge of the languages discussed is required for the reader to appreciate the study of this ancient practice.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 201-204) and index.

ISBN:

1570621225

OCLC:

34516892