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Japanese Ink Painting: The Art of Sumi-E
  

Japanese Ink Painting: The Art of Sumi-E (Hardcover)

~ (Author) "Some time ago, I decided that I wanted to write a book about Japanese ink painting, also known as sumi-e..." (more)
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Influenced by Zen buddhism and using only black ink, traditional Japanese ink painting emphasizes suggestion, simplicity and harmony. This guide ranges from material selection (from brushes to ink sticks) to the techniques involved. Tips on mounting and making a personal seal are included.


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Text: English (translation)
Original Language: German

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 96 pages
  • Publisher: Sterling Pub Co Inc (March 1995)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0806908327
  • ISBN-13: 978-0806908328
  • Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,109,586 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Best book on Sumi-e available, August 17, 1999
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Naomi Okamoto's book on sumi-e is the most comprehensive and helpful book I have found to date on sumi-e. Utilizing a detailed approach, beginning with the basics of sumi-e, Okamoto leads the reader through the practice as a whole, paying close attention to technique, mindfulness and composition. I highly recommend this book for anyone interested in Japanese ink painting.
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37 of 38 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great beginners book!, June 13, 1999
By dishy@pixie.co.za (Johannesburg, South Africa) - See all my reviews
this book provides the reader with a clear description of the basic equipment needed for painting, as well as a clearly explained basic strokes. the book leads the read through a series of progressively more difficult exercises from the "classical" traditions of sumie, like the orchid, bamaboo, and plum blossom.

having recently been on an introductory course in Sumie this book helps reinforce the lessons learnt there.

the author provides a good basic text for an absolute beginner that allows a person to begin and develop his talent. he describes and provides clear descriptions and numbered pictures of how to paint the various classical paintings. this may seem a bit like "paint by numbers" but gives one a good feel of "copying" the old masters of sumie.

out of 3 books ordered on sumie I use this one the most as a binner. the other two are for more advanced painters or those wanting to appreciate the art. The mustard seed gardern manual of painting is a good work but not as easily or clearly expalined as Okamoto does here for the western beginner.

you will not go wrong in buying this book if you are a beginner.

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Overall Book, March 18, 2001
By Zachary Bass (Tokushima, Japan) - See all my reviews
Okamoto covers the most essential areas of the art of sumi-e in a balanced and objective approach. I learned a lot while reading her book and it moved me to learn more things about sumi-e. The pictures, paper, and book itself are of high quality, and is interesting to look through even if you do not paint with inks. A wonderful book, I reccomend it to anyone interested in Asian art. Also makes a great gift.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting.....
A good book, author could have left out some of the background info and added more instruction on technique.
Published 12 days ago by M. R. Turner

4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent guide for the beginning Sumi-e student.
As someone who has had a life long love affair with the Japanese Martial arts as well as Asian calligraphy and painting, I found this book highly informative and interesting... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Joseph J. Truncale

5.0 out of 5 stars Fast and functional
This came so fast I couldn't believe it. It was just what we were looking for and just in the right amount of time. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Nanc

5.0 out of 5 stars Japanese Sumie Brush Painting
This is one of the best of my 4 sumi-e books. Okamoto creatively covers the basics of ink, brush, and paper. Read more
Published 15 months ago by S. Ota

4.0 out of 5 stars Not just eye appealing
This book is almost like having a personal instructor. Understandable descriptions of technique throughout.
Published on July 12, 2007 by Lotta Chatter

4.0 out of 5 stars ART: UNIVERSAL GIFT without national boundaries . . .
As small children we would make pools of colors on our watercolor paper and then flood them, oh, so briefly with warm water - tipping back & forth, hoping to make a spectacular... Read more
Published on March 25, 2007 by mcHaiku

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Choice
I bought this book to go along with a calligraphy and ink set for my niece for Christmas. It seems to be fairly comprehensive - at least for a starter, which she is.
Published on January 15, 2007 by L. Sams

5.0 out of 5 stars Loading the brush

Some reviewers carped that sumi-e is Chinese-that the Japanese `stole' it. So the publisher fudged the title. Well, whatever! Read more
Published on January 25, 2006 by W. Zeranski

4.0 out of 5 stars Chinese culture
After the surrender in the WWII, Japanese have being working hard to introduce Chinese arts and inventions to the West under Japanese names. Read more
Published on April 19, 2003 by zamanian

1.0 out of 5 stars It's all Chinese
The title should be something like "A First Course of Chinese Painting brought to you by a Japanese painter. Read more
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