art japanesque: Beauty and Culture of Japan 9 # Beauty and Culture of Japan 9: Zen and Ink Painting

【Art Book】art japanesque: Beauty and Culture of Japan 9 "Zen and Ink Painting: Exploring the Daruma Road"

Author: Editorial Director Seigo Matsuoka
Published by Kodansha, 1982
A4 variant size, boxed, softcover

This book explores the spiritual connection between Zen and ink painting, focusing on the "Daruma Road," the path of seeking the Dharma and transmitting the Dharma that connects India, China, and Japan. From Daruma to Sesshu, it delves into the core of Eastern aesthetics where meditation and art intersect.

【Chapters】
・A Drop of Zen (Prologue)
・Daruma Road──The Route of Zen
・The Spirit of Water and Ink──The Lineage of Kiin Seido, the Artistic Realm of Sesshu
・Depicting Zen Taste──The Designers of the Stupa, Symbols and Icons, Temples and Regulations
・Living in Zen Spirit──Zen Temple Time Structure Diagram
・Inside the Zen Temple (Epilogue)──Zen and the Way

【Condition】
Boxed. Shows signs of use due to age.
Through the timeless editing unique to art japanesque, this is a groundbreaking book that visualizes the essential connection between Zen thought and ink painting expression. A must-have for those interested in Zen Buddhist art, the history of ink painting, and Eastern thought.

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