Japanese Calligraphy is a lovely art and requires years of practice and dedication to master. English texts on the subject attempt to teach the basics, but they lack the movement required to teach... read more »

For many a deep and lasting interest in Japanese culture, its people and its language, begins with a fascination for beautifully drawn characters produced by a master calligrapher. Compared with the... read more »

Concise, delicate and practiced for over 6,000 years, Chinese calligraphy is a revered art form, known for installing a sense of grace behind the meaning of each word. In this step-by-step beginners... read more »

The word calligraphy literally means 'beautiful writing'. It is an art form that can be found in most civilizations with a written script. Originally developed to stress the importance of... read more »

With its bold strokes and mystic aura, Zen calligraphy has fascinated Westerners for decades, yet it remains an abstract, rarely practiced form of expression outside of Asia. Now, master calligrapher... read more »

Based on traditional Japanese shodo, "the Way of Calligraphy," Brush Meditation introduces beginners and non-artists alike to working with brush and ink as a form of "moving meditation." By showing... read more »

Sumi-e, the traditional Japanese art of ink painting, is an ideal vehicle for teaching art to beginners of all ages. This textbook teaches readers to create elegant interpretations of such popular... read more »

Miniature Shodo Japanese Calligraphy Gift Set. Learn the ancient art of Japanese Calligraphy! Each kit includes two calligraphy brushes, ink grinding stone, ink stick, porcelain brush holder,... read more »

Essential Kanji is an integrated course for learning to read and write the 2,000 basic Japanese characters. It introduces the kanji that are now in everyday use, a mastery of which... read more »