{"product_id":"an-introduction-to-japanese-kanji-calligraphy-9784805309254","title":"An Introduction to Japanese Kanji Calligraphy","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis step-by-step Japanese calligraphy book explains the systems of Japanese language and delves into details of written Japanese characters and techniques of kanji calligraphy.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe word \u003ci\u003ecalligraphy\u003c\/i\u003e literally means \"beautiful writing.\" It is an art form that can be found in most civilizations with a written script. Originally developed to stress the importance of culture, religion and philosophy, over time calligraphy in most languages has developed into a purely artistic expression.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Japanese culture, kanji characters from the Japanese writing system are used in calligraphy. \u003ci\u003eAn Introduction to Japanese Kanji Calligraphy\u003c\/i\u003e is an exploration of this Asian art form and examines how calligraphic poetry developed in Japan. Written by a Japanese \u003ci\u003eshodo\u003c\/i\u003e master, it is a wonderful introduction to the beautiful art of Japanese calligraphy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJapanese Kanji Calligraphy\u003c\/i\u003e includes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn introduction to Japanese calligraphy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Background information on the modern Japanese language\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Hiragana and katakana charts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e An explanation of the tools of calligraphy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A guide to correct calligraphy techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Step-by-step calligraphy instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e An extensive kanji character library\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kunii Takezaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48268616368379,"sku":"9784805309254","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3917\/9771\/files\/9784805309254.jpg?v=1772490786","url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.com\/products\/an-introduction-to-japanese-kanji-calligraphy-9784805309254","provider":"IndiePubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}