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Language: en
Pages: 111
Authors: Stephen Addiss
Categories: Art
Type: BOOK - Published: 2009 - Publisher: Shambhala Publications

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"When a Zen master puts brush to paper, the resulting image is an expression of the quality of his or her mind. It is thus a teaching, intended to compassionate
Zen Ink Paintings
Language: en
Pages: 94
Authors: Sylvan Barnet
Categories: Art
Type: BOOK - Published: 1982 - Publisher: Kodansha Amer Incorporated

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Briefly traces the history of Zen Buddhism in China and Japan, describes the characteristics of Zen painting, and offers criticism on specific works
Zen Paintings in Edo Japan (1600-1868)
Language: en
Pages: 177
Authors: Dr Galit Aviman
Categories: Art
Type: BOOK - Published: 2014-12-28 - Publisher: Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.

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This book explores the playfulness reflected in the artwork of two prominent Japanese Zen monk-painters: Hakuin Ekaku (1685-1768) and Sengai Gibon (1750-1837).
Sumi-e
Language: en
Pages: 201
Authors: Shozo Sato
Categories: Art
Type: BOOK - Published: 2014-11-11 - Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

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In this Japanese ink painting book renowned Japanese master Shozo Sato offers his own personal teaching on the beautiful art of sumi-e painting. Sumi-e: The Art
Awakenings
Language: en
Pages: 232
Authors: Gregory P. A. Levine
Categories: Art
Type: BOOK - Published: 2007 - Publisher: Japan Society Gallery

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Transmitted from China to Japan in the 13th century, Zen Buddhism not only introduced religious practices but also literature, calligraphy, philosophy, and ink