Breath of Japan (Bilingual edition): Written and Painted Poetry - Japanese Contemporary Art
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
Breath of Japan (Bilingual edition): Written and Painted Poetry - Japanese Contemporary Art
By (Author) Heinz Kroehl
Edited by Hans Bjarne Thomsen
Hirmer Verlag
Hirmer Verlag
6th November 2022
Germany
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
709.52
Physical Properties
Hardback
176
Width 270mm, Height 350mm
1660g
Description
The publication presents large-format works by 14 Japanese artists that fascinate us with their aura of mystery. These impressive works, created between the 1950s and the present day, fuse poetry, penmanship and painting to produce an aesthetic which also inspires the Western world. How can we visualize the interpretation of a wise Zen aphorism, a haiku or a description of nature Some 30 artworks by Japanese Sho artists focus on the close relationship between image and writing, painting and poetry. In the dance of the paintbrush as the China ink is applied to the paper we experience dynamism, rhythm and artistic shading. Thoughtful essays decode the sign language, calligraphy and penmanship as well as the aura of universality of the lavishly illustrated works.
Author Bio
Heinz Kroehl was professor of communication and design theory at the University of Duisburg/Essen. His previous books include The Art of Writing. Hans Bjarne Thomsen is chair of East Asian art history at the University of Zurich. His previous books include Japanese Woodblock Prints from the Ernst Grosse Collection.
