This step-by-step Japanese calligraphy book explains the systems of Japanese language and delves into details of written Japanese characters and techniques of kanji calligraphy. The word calligraphy literally means "beautiful writing." It is an art form that can be found in most civilizations with a written script. Originally developed to stress the importance of culture; religion and philosophy; over time calligraphy in most languages has developed into a purely artistic expression.In Japanese culture; kanji characters from the Japanese writing system are used in calligraphy. An Introduction to Japanese Kanji Calligraphy is an exploration of this Asian art form; and examines how calligraphic poetry developed in Japan. Written by a Japanese shodo master; it is a wonderful introduction to the beautiful art of Japanese calligraphy.Japanese Kanji Calligraphy includes:An introduction to Japanese calligraphy Background information on the modern Japanese language Hiragana and katakana charts An explanation of the tools of calligraphy A guide to correct calligraphy techniques Step-by-step calligraphy instructions An extensive kanji character library
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This book is wonderful! My girls did I Can Read Musuc volume ...By Rebecca L. ArkI am with everyone else. This book is wonderful! My girls did I Can Read Musuc volume 1 so the natural step was to go to volume 2. I like how everything is a duet as my daughters really enjoy playing them!Practicing every day is a cornerstone in learning to read fluently and this book will bring you closer to your goal.Now; the reason for 3 stars instead of 5 all comes down to the terrible binding of this book. The first volume was perfect - no issues but this one has very flimsy binding that quickly separates itself from the pages of the book so Im disappointed.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Volume II for Violin.By Kara A.I really loved vol. 1. This vol. 2 is formatted differently. Rhythms and note theory are mixed in each lesson; instead of being separate like in vol. 1. There is one lesson per page. There are 100 lessons. There is a very good reference section at the beginning. The finger placements for each scale is shown in a diagram; which is really helpful. Be careful of the pages. Other reviewers said they are fragile. The paper in the one I bought seems pretty heavy weight so perhaps that has been corrected. Only time will tell.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Pages fall outBy KDThis book is bound with a metal binding comb. The pages fall out constantly. After carefully replacing the pages for weeks on end; I finally took the book to work with me and rebound it with a plastic binding comb whose holes fortunately lined up with the metal binding comb holes.