Calligraphy Specialization: Cross-Cultural Techniques and Styles

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 Domestika addresses the topic: Shodo and Mushin Clear Mind, which is part of the Domestika online course: Calligraphy Specialization: Cross-Cultural Techniques and Styles. Explore modern calligraphy techniques, expressive lettering styles, and creative compositions to develop your own calligraphic style.

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...”

This transcript is automatically generated, so it may contain mistakes.

Course summary for: Calligraphy Specialization: Cross-Cultural Techniques and Styles

• Level: Beginner
• 100% positive reviews (2)
• 192 students
• 7 units
• 90 lessons (15h 27m)
• 50 downloads

• Category

  Calligraphy & Typography

• Areas

  Calligraphy, Hand Lettering, Lettering