Calligraphy Specialization: Cross-Cultural Techniques and Styles

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 Domestika addresses the topic: Utensils and Materials, 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

“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: Calligraphy Specialization: Cross-Cultural Techniques and Styles

• Level: Beginner
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• 192 students
• 7 units
• 90 lessons (15h 27m)
• 50 downloads

• Category

  Calligraphy & Typography

• Areas

  Calligraphy, Hand Lettering, Lettering