Суми-э. Учебник по бамбуковым живописям японской тушью: 2-е издание

This Sumi-e Bamboo PracticeBook is a real treat for anyone who wants to learn the basics of Japanese ink painting or deepen their knowledge in this traditional art form. Most practice books focus on a single style. This book, however, presents the various ways in which bamboo appears as a subject in traditional Japanese ink painting. After a comprehensive introduction on the historical, symbolic, philosophical, and technical aspects of Japanese ink painting, the booklet examines the components of bamboo in detail, from the stems to the knots and small branches to the leaf compositions, and then provides an insight into the painting of complete bamboo compositions in various styles. A large number of examples help the reader deepen their practice. This volume which provides a truly comprehensive overview of traditional Japanese bamboo painting and step by step instructions is an excellent teaching aid.