Shodo: Introduction to Japanese Calligraphy
Utensils and Materials
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: Utensils and Materials
Overview
“In this lesson, I'm going to show you the essential utensils and materials. There are widely varied qualities. So I’d give you some tips and advice on the theme. I’d also share some alternative ways for those who would like to start from the minimum utensil basics.”
In this video lesson RIE TAKEDA addresses the topic: Utensils and Materials, 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
“Utensils and Materials In this lesson I'm going to show you all the utensils and the materials that we will use for the art of Shodo. And I would like to add extra information and alternative ways for those who live outside Japan. I picked the basic items for Shodo learners, which I use for my workshops and courses. There are many tools which calligraphers use. However, four of them are essential for this art, not only for practice, but also for the symbolism. They are called four treasures of the study, "bunbou shiho". They are the most important four items for Shodo learners. So four trea...”
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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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