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Japanese Ink-painting
Ryukyu Saito
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Description for Japanese Ink-painting
Paperback. Num Pages: 98 pages, ill. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; AFC; WFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 213 x 196 x 9. Weight in Grams: 280.
Japanese Ink Painting: Lessons in Suiboku Technique teaches beginners the fundamental techniques of suiboku, a form of Japanese ink painting.
Suiboku is considered to be a type of Japanese painting known as sumi-e. It adds water to emphasize the shading of black into gray in one brush-stroke. With origins in China and a spiritual basis in Zen Buddhism, this form of brush painting—expressing nature's colors through shades of black ink monochrome—has been enjoyed throughout the centuries in Japan as a hobby for the amateur.
This Japanese painting book offers step-by-step lessons with easy-to-understand explanations through ... Read more
Japanese Ink Painting: Lessons in Suiboku Technique teaches beginners the fundamental techniques of suiboku, a form of Japanese ink painting.
Suiboku is considered to be a type of Japanese painting known as sumi-e. It adds water to emphasize the shading of black into gray in one brush-stroke. With origins in China and a spiritual basis in Zen Buddhism, this form of brush painting—expressing nature's colors through shades of black ink monochrome—has been enjoyed throughout the centuries in Japan as a hobby for the amateur.
This Japanese painting book offers step-by-step lessons with easy-to-understand explanations through ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing United States
Number of pages
98
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Condition
New
Weight
280g
Number of Pages
96
Place of Publication
Boston, United States
ISBN
9780804832601
SKU
V9780804832601
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About Ryukyu Saito
Ryuku Saito has devoted his entire life to the study of Japanese art. A member of the Japan Art Society, Mr. Saito works closely with foreigners in Japan to acquaint them with the art of suiboku. He is an active director of the International Art Society.
Reviews for Japanese Ink-painting
"…designed for the beginner or amateur who can by himself learn and enjoy this technique as a hobby…well worth the money."
The Decorator "…illustrated step-by-step lessons are compact and clear…recommended."
Library Journal "…invaluable for understanding Oriental painting and the actual technique to be enjoyed as a hobby or used as a supplementary skill integrated with the professional's vocabulary."
American Artist ... Read more
The Decorator "…illustrated step-by-step lessons are compact and clear…recommended."
Library Journal "…invaluable for understanding Oriental painting and the actual technique to be enjoyed as a hobby or used as a supplementary skill integrated with the professional's vocabulary."
American Artist ... Read more