Calligraphy is an ancient art that doesn't grow old. Known in
Japanese as Shodo ( ) the Way of the Brush, a proverb has it that
Shodo promotes perpetual youth and longevity. Research has shown
that indeed, the practice of Shodo improves posture, regulates
breathing, and even calms the heartbeat, all of which indeed has
been shown to extend life. In China, it was considered one of the
Five Excellences for cultivating character: Calligraphy, Poetry,
Painting, Tai Chi, and Tea. Song of the Brush, Dance of the Ink:
Reclaiming the Five Treasures of Japanese Calligraphy brings this
into a contemporary context. Calligraphy is crystalized time, and
Song of the Brush, Dance of the Ink shows readers how to unlock its
secrets by learning how to wield the brush with precision, how to
read and write the various scripts used in Shodo, and how to use it
as a discipline for self-mastery and self-expression. Because of
the language barrier, it has long been a mystery to the Western
mind. Song of the Brush, Dance of the Ink gives readers
unprecedented access to the wonderful world of Calligraphy,
removing the barriers of language, geography, time, and
accessibility. William Reed is a leading expert on Japanese
Calligraphy and Japanese Culture, who is actively engaged in
teaching Calligraphy in Japan as well as to an international
audience. Song of the Brush, Dance of the Ink enables people to
appreciate the philosophical dimensions of Calligraphy, enjoy it
for interior display or as digital art, and as a path to
self-discovery and self-mastery through master tips on practice.
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