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Way of the Brush

by Fritz van Briessen
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The Way of the Brush: Painting Techniques of China and Japan examines the technique, style, traditions, and methods of Chinese ink painting and how they were interpreted in Japanese art. Illustrated with over 250 images and packed with instructions, The Way of the Brush covers every aspect of brush painting, from brushstrokes, composition and the painting surface to meaning, perspective and artistic philosophy.
  • Part One is a study of the techniques of Chinese painting and explains the elements, techniques and principles which eventually carried over into Japanese painting.
  • Part Two is devoted to technical challenges and basic problems associated with the art, including the issue of fakes and forgeries of Chinese art in Japan.
  • Also included are three appendices and a full bibliography.
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    Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

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    • ISBN: 9781462902927
    • Release date: December 20, 2011

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    • ISBN: 9781462902927
    • File size: 14414 KB
    • Release date: December 20, 2011

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    subjects

    Art History Nonfiction

    Languages

    English

    Levels

    Lexile® Measure:1350
    Text Difficulty:11-12

    The Way of the Brush: Painting Techniques of China and Japan examines the technique, style, traditions, and methods of Chinese ink painting and how they were interpreted in Japanese art. Illustrated with over 250 images and packed with instructions, The Way of the Brush covers every aspect of brush painting, from brushstrokes, composition and the painting surface to meaning, perspective and artistic philosophy.
  • Part One is a study of the techniques of Chinese painting and explains the elements, techniques and principles which eventually carried over into Japanese painting.
  • Part Two is devoted to technical challenges and basic problems associated with the art, including the issue of fakes and forgeries of Chinese art in Japan.
  • Also included are three appendices and a full bibliography.
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    Art History Nonfiction
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