Sumi-e: The Art of Japanese Ink Painting

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In this Japanese ink painting book renowned Japanese master Shozo Sato offers his own personal teaching on the beautiful art of sumi-e painting.

Sumi-e: The Art of Japanese Ink Painting provides step by step, photo-by-photo instructions to guide learners in the proper form, motions and techniques of Japanese sumi-e painting.

Featuring gorgeous images and practical advice, it includes guided instructions for 35 different paintings. From waterfalls to bamboo, learners paint their way to understanding sumi-e—a style of painting that may be characteristically Asian and has been practiced for well over 1,000 years. Even if it’s once in a while perplexed with calligraphy, as the tools used are the same, sumi-e as a substitute tries to capture the essence of an object or scene in the fewest imaginable strokes.

This all-in-one resource also provides a timeline of brush painting history, a glossary of terms, a guide to sources and an index—making it a tool to use and treasure, for amateurs and professionals alike. This sumi-e introduction is ideal for someone with a love of Japanese art or the desire to learn how to paint in a classic Asian style.

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