{"product_id":"sumi-e-the-art-of-japanese-ink-painting-with-cd-dvd","title":"Sumi-e: The Art of Japanese Ink Painting [With CD\/DVD]","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn this Japanese ink painting book renowned Japanese master Shozo Sato offers his own personal teaching on the beautiful art of sumi-e painting.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eSumi-e: The Art of Japanese Ink Painting\u003c\/i\u003e provides step-by-step, photo-by-photo instructions to guide learners in the correct form, motions and techniques of Japanese sumi-e painting. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFeaturing gorgeous images and practical advice, it includes guided instructions for 35 different paintings. From waterfalls to bamboo, learners paint their way to understanding sumi-e--a style of painting that is characteristically Asian and has been practiced for well over 1,000 years. Although it's sometimes confused with calligraphy, as the tools used are the same, sumi-e instead tries to capture the essence of an object or scene in the fewest possible strokes. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis all-in-one resource also provides a timeline of brush painting history, a glossary of terms, a guide to sources and an index--making it a tool to use and treasure, for amateurs and professionals alike. This sumi-e introduction is ideal for anyone with a love of Japanese art or the desire to learn to paint in a classic Asian style. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eAll media content is alternatively accessible on the Tuttle Publishing website.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eShozo Sato\u003c\/b\u003e is a master of traditional Zen arts, and has received the Order of Sacred Treasure from the Emperor of Japan for his contributions in teaching Japanese traditions. \u003ci\u003eHis areas of expertise include\u003c\/i\u003e ikebana (flower arranging), chanoyu (tea ceremony), and Japanese theater as well as sumi-e (ink painting). He conducts workshops on ikebana and sumi-e throughout the U.S., Asia and Europe and is the author of numerous books including \u003ci\u003eTea Ceremony, Shodo: The Quiet Art of Japanese Zen Calligraphy\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Sumi-e\u003c\/i\u003e. He was the founding director of Japan House at the University of Illinois, where he is Professor Emeritus and continues to teach Japanese arts. Shozo Sato resides in Champaign, IL.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Tuttle Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50725568217362,"sku":"9784805310960","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_abe48c36-907c-4a22-9079-a5584a30e7ab.jpg?v=1734834467","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/sumi-e-the-art-of-japanese-ink-painting-with-cd-dvd","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}