The Art of Zen: Paintings and Calligraphy by Japanese Monks 1600-1925
Professor Stephen Addiss explores visual expressions of Zen enlightenment, or Zenga, as created by Japanese monk-artists from 1600 to 1925. Illustrated with over 100 calligraphies and paintings, along with accompanying informative text, Dr. Addiss allows for a deep appreciation of this meditative, spiritual, and inspirational art form.
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The Art of Zen: Paintings and Calligraphy by Japanese Monks 1600-1925
Professor Stephen Addiss explores visual expressions of Zen enlightenment, or Zenga, as created by Japanese monk-artists from 1600 to 1925. Illustrated with over 100 calligraphies and paintings, along with accompanying informative text, Dr. Addiss allows for a deep appreciation of this meditative, spiritual, and inspirational art form.
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The Art of Zen: Paintings and Calligraphy by Japanese Monks 1600-1925

The Art of Zen: Paintings and Calligraphy by Japanese Monks 1600-1925

by Stephen Addiss
The Art of Zen: Paintings and Calligraphy by Japanese Monks 1600-1925

The Art of Zen: Paintings and Calligraphy by Japanese Monks 1600-1925

by Stephen Addiss

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Overview

Professor Stephen Addiss explores visual expressions of Zen enlightenment, or Zenga, as created by Japanese monk-artists from 1600 to 1925. Illustrated with over 100 calligraphies and paintings, along with accompanying informative text, Dr. Addiss allows for a deep appreciation of this meditative, spiritual, and inspirational art form.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781635617399
Publisher: Echo Point Books & Media
Publication date: 02/04/2019
Edition description: Reprint ed.
Pages: 226
Product dimensions: 8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.75(d)
Age Range: 13 - 18 Years

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION 6

1. The Creation of Zenga atDaitoku-ji

2. The Early Edo Period: FUgai,Ungo, Gesshu, and Bankei

3. Obaku Zen

4. Hakuin Ekaku

5. The Followers of Hakuin

6. The Later Edo Period: Jiun, Rydkan, and Gocho

7. Sengai and Nantembo

EPILOGUE

NOTES

ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY

INDEX

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