Shodo Calligraphy ArticleThe Artistry of Wu Changshuo (呉昌碩)
Explore Wu Changshuo, a master calligrapher whose innovative style revolutionized modern Chinese calligraphy and left a lasting legacy.
Shodo Calligraphy Article
Shodo Calligraphy Article
Shodo Calligraphy ArticleWang Xizhi (王羲之): The Sage of Calligraphy
Discover Wang Xizhi, a master calligrapher whose innovative styles and "Preface to the Lanting Gathering" shaped Chinese calligraphy for generations.
Shodo Calligraphy ArticleSari Fujiwara (藤原佐理): A Master Calligrapher of Japanese Calligraphy
Explore Fujiwara Sari's legacy as a master calligrapher from the Nara and Heian periods, whose innovative style significantly shaped Japanese calligraphy.
Shodo Calligraphy ArticleEmperor Saga (嵯峨天皇) and Japanese Calligraphy (Shodo)
Explore how Emperor Saga influenced Japanese calligraphy during the Nara period, fostering artistic innovation and cultural flourishing.
Shodo Calligraphy ArticleJapanese Culture: The Appeal and Tradition of Japanese Seals
Japanese seals are called Hanko, In, and Insho. They play an important role in Japanese culture. Seals are used to indicate personal or corporate identity and ownership, and are widely used as a substitute for signatures and seals. This article explores the Japanese seal culture and details its charms and traditions.
Shodo Calligraphy ArticleMastering the Brush: Japanese Calligraphy Education in Schools
Hello to all the Japanese language learners out there! As you study how to write Japanese characters, Kanji, Hiragana and Katakana, Japanese people also study how to write the characters in their schools. Then, how and what Japanese people study it? Let’s take a closer look at in this blog!
Shodo Calligraphy ArticleThe Key to Unlocking Kanji: Decoding the Japanese Language with Kanji Radicals
The blog provides insights into kanji, borrowed characters from Chinese, and their composition using radicals. Radicals are essential components that contribute to the meaning and pronunciation of kanji, acting as building blocks for the characters. Understanding radicals helps in deciphering the composition and nature of various kanji characters.
Shodo Calligraphy ArticleExploring On-yomi and Kun-yomi in Kanji: Understanding the Sounds of Japanese Characters
This blog post explore the concept of On'yomi and Kun'yomi in Kanji, providing a clear explanation. Kanji is an essential part of learning Japanese, and understanding how to pronounce them correctly involves On'yomi and Kun'yomi, which are special reading rules. So, let's delve into the world of Kanji's sound variations together!
Shodo Calligraphy ArticleWhat is Kanji: Ideographic Character and The 6 Type of Kanji
Japanese language has 3 type of characters: Kanji, Hiragana, and Katakana. Kanji are the Chinese characters that were adopted into the Japanese writing system and are an integral part of the language. In this blog post, I'll talk about kanji and some of its important features that foreign learners and enthusiasts of Japanese culture should know.
Shodo Calligraphy ArticleThe Richness of Kanji: Unveiling the Five Font Styles
5 styles as Kanji (Chinese characters) styles: “楷書 (Square style)”, “行書 (Running style)”, “草書 (Cursive style)”, “隷書 (Clerical style)”, and “篆書 (Seal style)”. Even one character can be written in a variety of styles.This article introduces all the 5 styles so that you can experience the richness of Kanji character expression.