Sacred Calligraphy of the East

by John Stevens

Throughout the East, writing is held to be a gift from the gods, and the divinely inspired letters and characters are objects of the highest veneration. The religious significance of calligraphy has thus led to a unique development of the art of brush and ink in Japan, China, India, and Tibet. This beautifully illustrated book covers such topics as the history and spirit of Eastern calligraphy, the art of copying religious texts, the biographies of important Zen calligraphers, and practical instructions on materials and techniques for the contemporary student. No knowledge of the languages discussed is required for the reader to appreciate the study of this ancient practice.

Genres: Art, Linguistics

224 pages, Paperback

First published July 12, 1981

About the author

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John Stevens (1947- ) is a Buddhist priest and Aikido teacher.

Reviews

[Chris · Rating 5 out of 5]

The samples reproduced in this book are incredible. The single best inexpensive reference on classic Asian calligraphy available.