The Japanese calligrapher Souun Takeda, who pushes the boundaries between traditional “shodo” calligraphy and modern art, is holding his first European solo exhibition in Zurich. Kaoru is a ...

When Bryan sees his daughter Alice practicing Japanese calligraphy with a brush and ink, he is struck by how outdated it all seems... When do you need to use a pen nowadays, let alone a brush?!

Calligraphy began as a means of transcribing kanji—characters imported from China—using ink and brush. Today, shodō has evolved into an art form that not only conveys information but also ...

eminent art historian John Rosenfield explores the life and art of the Japanese Buddhist monk Hozan Tankai (1629–1716). Through a close examination of sculptures, paintings, ritual implements, and ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Traditional Japanese calligraphy ink, referred to as sumi ink, comes in a solid form. It takes at least four years of production before these ink sticks can be sold ...

The Embassy of Japan in Luxembourg has announced a new initiative: "Jeudi Japonais" (Japanese Thursday).<br /> <br /> From...

An curved arrow pointing right. A handmade calligraphy brush, custom made for a master calligrapher, can cost over $1,000. At Hata Bunshindou each brush tip is made by a single artisan.

Calligraphy, literally "beautiful writing," has been appreciated as an art form in many different cultures throughout the world, but the stature of calligraphy in Chinese culture is unmatched. In ...

Practising calligraphy art is a skilful means to see the nature of the mind, the ultimate goal of all Buddhist teachings, according to a renowned calligrapher Jamyang Dorjee Chakrishar, 71, from ...

The enjoyment of nature is a central element of Japanese spirituality, and with miles of pristine coastline and acres of ...

Toko Shinoda is a Japanese artist known for sumi ink paintings and prints that blend traditional calligraphy with Modern abstraction ... When she turned 100 years old in 2013, she declared herself ...

Experience hands-on training in Japanese calligraphy or learn what makes Japanese video games a dominant force in ... language study with native speakers or a deeper engagement with the Japanese art ...