Shodo: Introduction to Japanese Calligraphy
Styles and Techniques
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: Styles and Techniques
Overview
“There are more than twelve calligraphy styles and various techniques. In this lesson, I'm going to present the essential three styles and the characteristics as well as style development.”
In this video lesson RIE TAKEDA addresses the topic: Styles and Techniques, 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
“Styles and Techniques In this lesson you will learn basic calligraphy styles, a brief background and technical characteristics. I would like to present basic calligraphy styles because I'd like you to get some visual ideas about how the styles are developed and linked together. In Shodo, styles often mean a different script. Many were developed by the natural evolution of the language and some were created by the famous calligraphers at the time. First of all, I'm going to tell you about three basic styles. They are called "sanshotai". "San" means three. "Sho" means to write. "Tai" is form ...”
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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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