Shodo Calligraphy ArticleSaigyo (西行) and Calligraphy: The Depth of Poetic Brushstrokes
Introduction Saigyo (西行) was a Japanese poet and calligrapher active from the late Heian to early Kamakura periods. Let'...
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Shodo Calligraphy ArticleOno Dofu (小野道風) and Calligraphy: Elegant Strokes
Introduction Ono Dofu (小野道風) was a calligrapher active during the Heian period (794-1192), and his elegant style of call...
Shodo Calligraphy ArticleIkkyu Sojun (一休宗純) and Calligraphy: Zen Wisdom Woven into the World of Calligraphy
Introduction Ikkyu Sojun (一休宗純), popularly known as "Ikkyu-san," was a Japanese Zen Buddhist priest and calligrapher. Hi...
Shodo Calligraphy ArticleJapanese and Chinese Calligraphy Paper: Material Diversity and Characteristics
The Importance of Paper Selection and Materials Paper selection is extremely important in calligraphy and painting. Qual...
Shodo Calligraphy ArticleThe Artistry of Wu Changshuo (呉昌碩)
Introduction Wu Changshuo (呉昌碩) (1844-1927) was a prominent calligrapher from the late Qing Dynasty to the early Republi...
Shodo Calligraphy ArticleWang Xizhi (王羲之): The Sage of Calligraphy
Life and Historical Background of Wang Xizhi Wang Xizhi (王羲之) (303-361) was a master calligrapher born in China during t...
Shodo Calligraphy ArticleSari Fujiwara (藤原佐理): A Master Calligrapher of Japanese Calligraphy
Who is Fujiwara Sari? Fujiwara Sari (藤原佐理) was a calligrapher active during the Nara and early Heian periods who left a ...
Shodo Calligraphy ArticleEmperor Saga (嵯峨天皇) and Japanese Calligraphy (Shodo)
Who was Emperor Saga? Emperor Saga (嵯峨天皇) was one of the emperors who ruled Japan during the Nara period (724-749) and a...
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!