Sacred Calligraphy of the East

Häftad bok. Shambhala. 1981. 210 sidor.

Nära nyskick. Fotoillustrerad i sv/v. Språk: Engelska. "In sacred calligraphy proper attitude is more important than artistic ability... To the Chinese, calligraphy is one of the free arts, done for one's own purposes and given away, not to be commissioned or sold. Most of the fine calligraphic wood blocks of Tibet were carved by village craftsmen; and in Japan works by monks, samurais, poets, and statesmen are more highly valued than those of professional calligraphers... Enjoy the illustrations, but also pick up a brush and try drawing a Zen circle. Ultimately, there will be a blending of inner and outer beauty, linked to the past while living vigorously in the present. 'Sacred Calligraphy of the East' is a historical and practical study of the sacred art of calligraphy in Japan, China, India and Tibet. There are sections on Siddham script, used by the Japanese in their Sanskrit calligraphy; the history and spirit of Tibetan calligraphy, a subject that has received almost no attention until now; the art of copying religious texts, including many examples of calligraphic styles; and Zen calligraphy, including biographies of major calligraphers. Sacret calligraphy is a living art with a long and glorious history. A valuable aspect of this work are the practical manuals of instruction accompanying each section. They introduce the basic elements of the various scripts and are writting for those with little or no knowledge of the languages. With stunning illustrations, this volume will delight artists, calligraphers, and those interested in Eastern culture".