Sumi-e: The Art of Japanese Ink Painting

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 correct 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 is characteristically Asian and has been practiced for well over 1000 years. Although it's sometimes confused with calligraphy as the tools used are the same sumi-e instead tries to capture the essence of an object or scene in the fewest possible 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 anyone with a love of Japanese art or the desire to learn to paint in a classic Asian style.

Hardcover: 192 pages

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing; Hardcover with DVD edition (June 10 2010)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 4805310960

ISBN-13: 978-4805310960

Product Dimensions: 9 x 0.9 x 12 inches

Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds