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.
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Shodo Calligraphy ArticleThe Timeless Artistry: A Journey through the History of Japanese Calligraphy
It is necessary to mention about the introduction of characters from China to Japan when we talk about origin of Japanese calligraphy. The Chinese characters, Kanji, has been used in China since around the 3rd century B.C., but Japan didn’t have characters at that time.