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Shodo: Introduction to Japanese Calligraphy

Mounting

A course by RIE TAKEDA , Calligrapher, Artist, and Teacher

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13,190 students

Audio: English, Spanish

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About the video: Mounting

Overview

“In this lesson, I’m going to show you how to mount the calligraphy paper and prepare for the final calligraphy work. There are various ways and techniques for diverse papers. I’d like to share my practical insider tips with you.”

In this video lesson RIE TAKEDA addresses the topic: Mounting, 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

“Mounting In this lesson I would like to show you how to fix the paper into the mounting. So you could present your calligraphy with mounting in the frame. In this way your calligraphy work will be protected from the dry climate. You can get the ready-made mounting from the art suppliers. Order the customized mounting at the frame shop or frame studios. On the Additional Resources, I'll share the links where you can get this kind of mounting. Let me quickly talk about Urauchi. This is the traditional way of conserving and backing the calligraphy works. It is also called the art of backing. W...”

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Course summary for: Shodo: Introduction to Japanese Calligraphy

Level: Beginner
99% positive reviews (320)
13190 students
5 units
16 lessons (2h 13m)
12 downloads

Category
Calligraphy & Typography
Areas
Calligraphy

RIE TAKEDA

A course by RIE TAKEDA

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Calligrapher, Artist, and Teacher

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.