Japanese Ink Painting: Lessons in Suiboku Techniques - Hardcover

Saito, Ryukyu

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0804803056 ISBN 13: 9780804803052

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing, 1959

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."

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Review

" designed for the beginner or amateur who can by himself learn and enjoy this technique as a hobby well worth the money." The Decorator"

" illustrated step-by-step lessons are compact and clear recommended." Library Journal"

" 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." American Artist"

..".designed for the beginner or amateur who can by himself learn and enjoy this technique as a hobby...well worth the money." --The Decorator

..".illustrated step-by-step lessons are compact and clear...recommended." --Library Journal

..".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." --American Artist

-...designed for the beginner or amateur who can by himself learn and enjoy this technique as a hobby...well worth the money.- --The Decorator

-...illustrated step-by-step lessons are compact and clear...recommended.- --Library Journal

-...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.- --American Artist

Synopsis

An exquisite guide to the art of Japanese ink-painting - Stunningly beautiful book includes over 70 illustrations - Teaches fundamental techniques of Suiboku (Ink-and-water painting) - a perfect guide for both beginners and intermediate students - Includes lessons on tools, technique, brush strokes and the 'Four Gentlemen':orchid, bamboo, cherry blossom, and chrysanthemum flower - A lovely present for both Zen practitioners and art enthusiasts ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: In Japanese Ink-Painting, Saito discusses brushes, ink, and other tools unique to ink painting, as well as the correct way to create different brush strokes. The next lessons teach the 'four gentlemen' after which you will have all the brushstrokes you need to paint beautifully fine Japanese art.

Edition details

• Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
• Publication date: 1959
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0804803056
• ISBN 13: 9780804803052
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 96