The art of Sumi-e : beautiful ink painting using Japanese brushwork
Okamoto, Naomi, 1951-2015
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In this work, Naomi Okamoto passes on her experience and knowledge of Sumi-e traditional Japanese ink painting that uses only ink, white space, and simple brushstrokes to capture the essence of an object, person, animal or scene. With her deep understanding of both the technical and spiritual aspects of this ancient art, she guides the reader expertly through the materials required and the techniques involved, successfully conveying as she does so the cultural and historical background to this exquisite art form.
Main title:
The art of Sumi-e : beautiful ink painting using Japanese brushwork / Naomi Okamoto.
Author:
Okamoto, Naomi, 1951-, author
Imprint:
Tunbridge Wells, Kent : Search Press, 2015.
Collation:
160 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 29 cm
Notes:
Translated from the German.
ISBN:
9781782211440 (pbk)
Dewey class:
751.4252751.4252OKA
Language:
EnglishGerman
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BRN:
1740522