Synopses & Reviews
andlt;bandgt;andlt;iandgt;Japanese Ink Painting: Lessons in Suiboku Techniqueandlt;/iandgt; teaches beginners the fundamental techniques of andlt;iandgt;suibokuandlt;/iandgt;, a form of Japanese ink painting.andlt;/bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Considered a type of Japanese painting known as andlt;iandgt;sumi-eandlt;/iandgt;, andlt;iandgt;suibokuandlt;/iandgt; adds water to emphasize the shading of black into gray in one brush-stroke. With origins in China and a spiritual basis in Zen Buddhism, this form of brush paintingand#8212;expressing nature's colors through shades of black ink monochromeand#8212;has been enjoyed throughout the centuries in Japan as a hobby for the amateur.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;This Japanese painting book offers step-by-step lessons with easy-to-understand explanations through nearly 60 illustrations. The numerous photographs at the end of the book, in addition to the works of great masters in the art of andlt;iandgt;suibokuandlt;/iandgt;, include several paintings by the author's pupils to prove what the amateur can achieve through careful observance of instructions and patient practice. As the author points out, this book is designed for the beginner, and "even the amateur can learn by himself and enjoy andlt;iandgt;suibokuandlt;/iandgt; as a hobby."
Review
"andhellip;designed for the beginner or amateur who can by himself learn and enjoy this technique as a hobbyandhellip;well worth the money." and#8212;andlt;bandgt;The Decoratorandlt;/bandgt;
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"andhellip;illustrated step-by-step lessons are compact and clearandhellip;recommended." and#8212;andlt;bandgt;Library Journalandlt;/bandgt;
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"andhellip;invaluable for understanding Oriental painting and the actual technique to be enjoyed as a hobby or used as a supplementary skill integrated with the professional's vocabulary." and#8212;andlt;bandgt;American Artistandlt;/bandgt;
Synopsis
Japanese Ink Painting: Lessons in Suiboku Technique teaches beginners the fundamental techniques of suiboku, a form of Japanese ink painting.
Considered a type of Japanese painting known as sumi-e, suiboku adds water to emphasize the shading of black into gray in one brush-stroke. With origins in China and a spiritual basis in Zen Buddhism, this form of brush painting expressing nature's colors through shades of black ink monochrome has been enjoyed throughout the centuries in Japan as a hobby for the amateur.
This Japanese painting book offers step-by-step lessons with easy-to-understand explanations through nearly 60 illustrations. The numerous photographs at the end of the book, in addition to the works of great masters in the art of suiboku, include several paintings by the author's pupils to prove what the amateur can achieve through careful observance of instructions and patient practice. As the author points out, this book is designed for the beginner, and "even the amateur can learn by himself and enjoy suiboku as a hobby."
Synopsis
Here is a book to teach the beginner the fundamental techniques of andlt;iandgt;suibokuandlt;/iandgt;, the unique form of Oriental art that has produced some of the world's finest masterpieces of ink-painting. Originating in China and having its spiritual basis in Zen Buddhism, this form of expressing nature's colors through shades of black ink monochrome has been enjoyed throughout the centuries in the Orient as a hobby for the amateur.
Synopsis
Learn the fundamental techniques of suiboku, the unique form of Oriental art that has produced some of the world's finest masterpieces of ink-painting.
Synopsis
Here is a book to teach the beginner the fundamental techniques of suiboku, the unique form of Oriental art that has produced some of the world's finest masterpieces of ink-painting. Originating in China and having its spiritual basis in Zen Buddhism, this form of expressing nature's colors through shades of black ink monochrome has been enjoyed throughout the centuries in the Orient as a hobby for the amateur.
Synopsis
andlt;iandgt;Japanese Ink Painting: Lessons in Suiboku Techniqueandlt;/iandgt; teaches beginners the fundamental techniques of andlt;iandgt;suibokuandlt;/iandgt;, a unique Japanese art that has produced some of the world's finest masterpieces of ink painting. Considered a type of Japanese painting known as andlt;iandgt;sumi-eandlt;/iandgt;, andlt;iandgt;suibokuandlt;/iandgt; adds water to emphasize the shading of black into grey in one brush-stroke.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;With origins in China and a spiritual basis in Zen Buddhism, this form of brush paintingand#8212;expressing nature's colors through shades of black ink monochromeand#8212;has been enjoyed throughout the centuries as a hobby for the amateur. Indulge your curiosity in this Zen art and quickly learn to paint andlt;iandgt;suibokuandlt;/iandgt; style with easy-to-find supplies you may already have on hand.
About the Author
andlt;iandgt;andlt;bandgt;Ryuku Saitoandlt;/iandgt;andlt;/bandgt; has devoted his entire life to the study of Japanese art. A member of the Japan Art Society, Mr. Saito works closely with foreigners in Japan to acquaint them with the art of andlt;Iandgt;suibokuandlt;/iandgt;. He is an active director of the International Art Society.