77 dances : Japanese calligraphy by poets, monks, and scholars, 1568-1868 , None by Addiss, Stephen, 1935-, None instant download

77 dances : Japanese calligraphy by poets, monks, and scholars, 1568-1868 , None by Addiss, Stephen, 1935-, None instant download

xiv, 259 pages : 31 cm, \"The first book on Japanese calligraphy from the significant Momoyama and Edo periods (1568-1868), 77 Dances examines the art of writing at a time when it was undergoing a remarkable flowering, as illustrated by over one hundred sumptuous illustrations. Everything from complex Zen conundrums to gossamer haiku poems were written with verve, energy, and creativity that display how deeply the fascination for calligraphy had penetrated into the social fabric of Japan. Examining the varied groups of calligraphers creating works for diverse audiences will show how these artistic worlds both maintained their own independence and interacted to create a rich brocade of calligraphic techniques and styles.\"--Amazon, Includes bibliographical references (pages 249-254) and index