Shodo: Introduction to Japanese Calligraphy
Shodo and Mushin Clear Mind
A course by RIE TAKEDA , Calligrapher, Artist, and Teacher
Calm your mind and find inner peace by understanding the philosophy and art of traditional Japanese writing
About the video: Shodo and Mushin Clear Mind
Overview
“In this lesson, I’m going to talk through the aesthetics and the mindfulness aspects of Shodo. Why is the body and mind connection so important? Why could this art form lead you to peace?”
In this video lesson RIE TAKEDA addresses the topic: Shodo and Mushin Clear Mind, which is part of the Domestika online course: Shodo: Introduction to Japanese Calligraphy. Calm your mind and find inner peace by understanding the philosophy and art of traditional Japanese writing.
Partial transcription of the video
“Shodo and Mushin Clear Mind In this lesson I'm going to explain to you why the body and the mind connection is so important in Shodo. Maybe not many of you have heard Shodo before. Shodo is the Japanese word, directly translated and described as the way of artistic handwriting or beautiful writing. "Sho" means to write, or writing. "Do" is the way or the path, or the Tao, symbolizing the pathway, the life, we move forward. Shodo is one of the oldest and the most profound art forms in Japan, developed and appreciated since the 5th century. Shodo is not only the art form, but it's the skill a...”
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Course summary for: Shodo: Introduction to Japanese Calligraphy
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Calligraphy
A course by RIE TAKEDA
Rie Takeda’s journey with the art of Shodo began at the age of five under the creative guidance of her grandmother, a distinguished GAYU calligrapher. She went on to study at the Gayu SHODO Calligraphy School, which laid the foundation for her artistic career.
She currently works as a freelance artist and professional calligrapher in the UK, Europe, and Japan. Her work has been displayed in numerous group and solo exhibitions throughout the globe. Rie also gives workshops and group lessons of her unique approach to calligraphy which combines Shodo and mindfulness.
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