Song of the Brush, Dance of the Ink : The Path to Self-Discovery Through Japanese Calligraphy / William Reed.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Reed, William, 1952- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Calligraphy, Japanese.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (198 pages)

Place of Publication:

New York : Morgan James Publishing, [2022]

Summary:

Song of the Brush, Dance of the Ink takes the practical wisdom in the practice of the Way of the Brush, and its contemporary value in cultivating Character, Concentration, and Calmness.

Contents:

Intro

Title

Copyright

Contents

Foreword by Hugh Purser

Introduction: Embarking on the Journey

Part I: The Water Scroll: Spirit 水の巻

1. New Moon: Potential Energy

2. Harmony, Humor, and Flow

3. The First Treasure: Ki Energy for Perpetual Youth and Longevity

4. Moji Tama: The Spirit of the Script

5. Cultivating the Character of Mind and Body

6. Kanji Mnemonics for Creativity and Memory

7. Calligraphy Goes Deeper than Psychology

8. Signature Seals and Samurai Signatures

Part II: The Wood Scroll: Brush 木の巻

9. Waxing Crescent Moon: Emergent Power

10. Bold and Visionary

11. The Second Treasure: Brush (Fude) as the Instrument of Song

12. The Brush Is the Sword of the Mind

13. Transferring Energy through the Brush

14. Intention and Line Quality

15. Calligraphy with Brushes and Pens

16. Approaching the Real Thing

Part III: The Fire Scroll: Paper 火の巻

17. Full Moon: Oceans of Opportunity

18. Phoenix Rising through Paper and Poetry

19. The Third Treasure: Paper (Kami) as the Divine Stage

20. The Power of Story in Poetry

21. Art Posters with Deep Meaning

22. Zen Calligraphy

23. Surfaces, Textures, and Special Effects with Washi

24. Paper in Praise of Shadows

Part IV: The Earth Scroll: Inkstick 土の巻

25. Waning Crescent Moon: The Fading Note

26. Sumi Particles as the Tiny Dancer

27. The Fourth Treasure: The Magic of the Inkstick (Sumi)

28. Ink Traces in Zen (Bokuseki)

29. Reading and Refining Character in the Strokes (Hisseki)

30. The Tone of the Line Quality (Senshitsu)

31. Time Travel to Meet Historical Figures (Rinshō)

32. High Tech, High Touch with Digital Ink

Part V: The Metal Scroll: Inkstone の巻

33. New Moon: Empty Your Cup

34. Essentialism as Sage Simplicity.

35. The Fifth Treasure: Inkstone (Suzuri) as the Whetstone of the Muses

36. Mystery to Mastery: Mind-Skill-Body (Shin Gi Tai)

37. The Way of the Brush as a Hero's Journey (Michi)

38. Meditation and Mindfulness through Calligraphy

39. Fading Craft, Rising Art Form

40. Polishing the Mirror

Conclusion: A Vibrant Life

A Gallery of Works

Acknowledgments

About the Author.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781631957215

163195721X