Sacred Calligraphy of the East

Download or read book Sacred Calligraphy of the East written by John Stevens and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 1988 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new edition of the divinely designed explication of Eastern calligraphy, invoking the rich tradition of Japan, China, India, and Tibet to illustrate both the technique and significance of the characters. The volume provides historical background, reflects on the art of copying religious texts, provides biographies of Zen calligraphers, and supplies practical instructions on materials and methods for students. Includes tons of photographs. Distributed by Random House. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR