Sacred Calligraphy of the East

by John Stevens

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Throughout the East, writing is held to be a gift from the gods, and the divinely inspired letters and characters are objects of the highest veneration. The religious significance of calligraphy has thus led to a unique development of the art of brush and ink in Japan, China, India, and Tibet. This beautifully illustrated book covers such topics as the history and spirit of Eastern calligraphy, the art of copying religious texts, the biographies...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:162654994X

ISBN13:9781626549944

Release Date:February 2013

Publisher:Echo Point Books & Media

Length:218 Pages

Weight:0.05 lbs.

Dimensions:0.5" x 8.5" x 11.0"

Related Subjects

Architecture Art Arts, Music & Photography Calligraphy History & Criticism Language Arts Other Media

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