Way of the Brush: Painting Techniques of China and Japan
The Way of the Brush: Painting Techniques of China and Japan examines the technique, style, traditions, and methods of Chinese ink painting and how they were interpreted in Japanese art. Illustrated with over 250 images and packed with instructions, The Way of the Brush covers every aspect of brush painting, from brushstrokes, composition and the painting surface to meaning, perspective and artistic philosophy.
  • Part One is a study of the techniques of Chinese painting and explains the elements, techniques and principles which eventually carried over into Japanese painting.
  • Part Two is devoted to technical challenges and basic problems associated with the art, including the issue of fakes and forgeries of Chinese art in Japan.
  • Also included are three appendices and a full bibliography.
1110914480
Way of the Brush: Painting Techniques of China and Japan
The Way of the Brush: Painting Techniques of China and Japan examines the technique, style, traditions, and methods of Chinese ink painting and how they were interpreted in Japanese art. Illustrated with over 250 images and packed with instructions, The Way of the Brush covers every aspect of brush painting, from brushstrokes, composition and the painting surface to meaning, perspective and artistic philosophy.
  • Part One is a study of the techniques of Chinese painting and explains the elements, techniques and principles which eventually carried over into Japanese painting.
  • Part Two is devoted to technical challenges and basic problems associated with the art, including the issue of fakes and forgeries of Chinese art in Japan.
  • Also included are three appendices and a full bibliography.
26.49 In Stock
Way of the Brush: Painting Techniques of China and Japan

Way of the Brush: Painting Techniques of China and Japan

by Fritz van Briessen
Way of the Brush: Painting Techniques of China and Japan

Way of the Brush: Painting Techniques of China and Japan

by Fritz van Briessen

eBook

$26.49  $34.99 Save 24% Current price is $26.49, Original price is $34.99. You Save 24%.

Available on Compatible NOOK devices, the free NOOK App and in My Digital Library.
WANT A NOOK?  Explore Now

Related collections and offers


Overview

The Way of the Brush: Painting Techniques of China and Japan examines the technique, style, traditions, and methods of Chinese ink painting and how they were interpreted in Japanese art. Illustrated with over 250 images and packed with instructions, The Way of the Brush covers every aspect of brush painting, from brushstrokes, composition and the painting surface to meaning, perspective and artistic philosophy.
  • Part One is a study of the techniques of Chinese painting and explains the elements, techniques and principles which eventually carried over into Japanese painting.
  • Part Two is devoted to technical challenges and basic problems associated with the art, including the issue of fakes and forgeries of Chinese art in Japan.
  • Also included are three appendices and a full bibliography.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781462902927
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Publication date: 12/20/2011
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 332
Lexile: 1350L (what's this?)
File size: 15 MB
Note: This product may take a few minutes to download.

About the Author

Fritz van Briessen lived and traveled widely in Asia and spent several years studying brush painting under the tutelage of Peking landscape painter P'u Ch'uan.
From the B&N Reads Blog

Customer Reviews