Learn Japanese Calligraphy Lessons 1 - 6
The Takase Shodokai Learn Japanese Calligraphy Series provides the in-depth instruction needed to master Japanese Calligraphy. Starting with tool selection and proper usage, Takase Sensei guides the student through the fundamentals of Japanese Calligraphy using a combination of text, sample works, audio, video and frame-by-frame analysis.By using this multi-media approach, Takase Sensei is able to teach Japanese Calligraphy in a way that is not possible with books alone. Being able to see the rhythm of the brush along with proper hand position and posture is essential to learning good technique and each CD-ROM contains over thirty videos and hundreds of photos.Each lesson introduces one or more characters along with the usage, pronunciation and a word list. The calligraphic aspects of the character are shown in detail including a printable sample and an annotated version showing the stroke order and proper brush movement.A video showing Takase Sensei brushing the character is presented. This video demonstrates proper brush movement, hand position, and technique. Following the video, every aspect of brushing the character is discussed in a frame by frame analysis of the video.Sample student works are also presented along with a detailed critique and corrections by Takase Sensei. The problems and corrections presented are those most commonly made and will help the student identify and fix similar problems. This gives the student an opportunity to see what is considered wrong, why it is wrong, and how the fault can be corrected.