Shodo: Introduction to Japanese Calligraphy
Demonstrations and Presentation of Kanjis
A course by RIE TAKEDA , Calligrapher, Artist, and Teacher
About the video: Demonstrations and Presentation of Kanjis
Overview
“In this lesson, I'm going to show you how to "calligraphy" the whole character and present the energy flow as well as a pictographic background and development of the Kanjis. You'll be shown each technical part and balance line. Extra references about spacing and compositions in Shodo. ”
In this video lesson RIE TAKEDA addresses the topic: Demonstrations and Presentation of Kanjis, 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
“Demonstrations and Presentations of Kanjis In this lesson we are going to start with the presentation of Kanjis. "Yugetsu", Evening Moon. I would like to show you how to create two Kanji characters as one word calligraphy. Then I'd like to present the energy flow, so you can already envisage the energy flow on the paper. You will learn the background and development of Kanji. So this Kanji means that the moon is ever changing and symbolizing the transformation, whereas the sun is constant and symbolizes the fulfillment. So here is an example template of the evolution of Kanji moon. So this ...”
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Course summary for: Shodo: Introduction to Japanese Calligraphy
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Calligraphy
RIE TAKEDA
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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