Ken Zen Sho - The Zen Calligraphy and Painting of Yamaoka Tesshu
Author | : Sarah Moate |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 102 |
Release | : 2014-10-27 |
ISBN-10 | : 4907009089 |
ISBN-13 | : 9784907009083 |
Rating | : 4/5 (083 Downloads) |
Download or read book Ken Zen Sho - The Zen Calligraphy and Painting of Yamaoka Tesshu written by Sarah Moate and published by . This book was released on 2014-10-27 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Yamaoka Tesshu (1836-1888) was a Japanese master of the sword, Zen and calligraphy. A full-color book on the Zen art of Tesshu features his calligraphic pieces, essays about the relationship between swordsmanship, Zen, and calligraphy. Works are translated and significance explained in detailed captions. Calligraphy by Tesshu's contemporaries Katsu Kaishu, Takahashi Deishu, and modern master Terayama Tanchu included.