{"product_id":"sumi-e-the-art-of-japanese-ink-painting-with-cd-dvd-hardcover","title":"Sumi-e: The Art of Japanese Ink Painting [With CD\/DVD] - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eShozo Sato\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this Japanese ink painting book renowned Japanese master Shozo Sato offers his own personal teaching on the beautiful art of sumi-e painting.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eSumi-e: The Art of Japanese Ink Painting\u003c\/i\u003e provides step-by-step, photo-by-photo instructions to guide learners in the correct form, motions and techniques of Japanese sumi-e painting. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFeaturing 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 1,000 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eAll disc content is alternatively accessible on tuttlepublishing.com\/downloadable-content.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShozo Sato\u003c\/b\u003e is a master of traditional Zen arts, and has received the Order of Sacred Treasure from the Emperor of Japan for his contributions in teaching Japanese traditions. \u003ci\u003eHis areas of expertise include\u003c\/i\u003e ikebana (flower arranging), chanoyu (tea ceremony), and Japanese theater as well as sumi-e (ink painting). He conducts workshops on ikebana and sumi-e throughout the U.S., Asia and Europe and is the author of numerous books including \u003ci\u003eTea Ceremony, Shodo: The Quiet Art of Japanese Zen Calligraphy\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Sumi-e\u003c\/i\u003e. He was the founding director of Japan House at the University of Illinois, where he is Professor Emeritus and continues to teach Japanese arts. Shozo Sato resides in Champaign, IL.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 12 x 9.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 10, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42700333088831,"sku":"9784805310960","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/a6d194c172c51139a65ad206971c6804.webp?v=1765016320","url":"https:\/\/dhl-adrianne.myshopify.com\/products\/sumi-e-the-art-of-japanese-ink-painting-with-cd-dvd-hardcover","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}