Shodo
Shōzō Satō
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Shodo
by Shōzō Satō
Published
2013
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
Pages
176
ISBN-13
9784805312049
ISBN-10
4805312041
Description
"In this beautiful and extraordinary book, Shozo Sato, an internationally recognized master of traditional Zen arts, teaches the Japanese art of calligraphy through the power and wisdom of Zen poetry. Single-line Zen Buddhist koan aphorisms or zengo are one of the most common subjects for the traditional Japanese brush calligraphy known as shodo. Regarded as one of the key disciplines in fostering the focused, meditative state of mind so essential to Zen, shodo is practiced regularly by all students of Zen Buddhism in Japan. After providing a brief history of Japanese calligraphy and its close relationship with the teachings of Zen Buddhism, Sato explicates the basic supplies and fundamental brushstroke skills that you will need. He goes on to present thirty zengo, each with: an example by a skilled Zen monk or master calligrapher; an explanation of the individual characters and the Zen koan as a whole; and step-by-step instructions on how to paint the phrase in a number of styles (Kaisho, Gyosho, Sosho). A stunning volume on the intersection of Japanese aesthetics and Zen Buddhist thought, Shodo guides beginning and advanced students alike to a deeper understanding of this unique brush painting art form."--Publisher's website.
Kokuritsu Kokkai Toshokan shozō Meijiki kankō tosho maikuro-ban shūsei
Tōkyō Kokuritsu Hakubutsukan zuhan mokuroku
Gendai shodan shinshin sakka senshū.
Yoko writes her name
Muromachi jidai shoga
Easy kanji
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Shodo?
This edition of Shodo has approximately 176 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Shodo?
For most readers, Shodo typically takes between 3h 40m and 2h 27m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 44,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 56m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 6 days • Estimated word count: 44,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Shodo?
The estimated word count for Shodo is approximately 44,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Shodo?
Shodo was written by Shōzō Satō.
When was Shodo published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2013. The original work may have been published on a different date.