Letter
601
17.0cm x 104.0cm
Even without deciphering the contents of this informal missive, we can engage with the abstract rhythm of the calligraphy. It is a brilliant example of chirashi-gaki, or “scattered writing,” in which columns of text are arranged out of normal sequence. Letters like this by noted cultural figures could be repurposed for display in the tokonoma alcove for a tea gathering. Shōkadō Shōjō, a Buddhist monk, was lauded as one of the great calligraphers of his day.
Shōkadō Shōjō (? – ?)
Shōkadō Shōjō is a contemporary Japanese calligrapher renowned for his innovative and expressive brushwork, revitalizing the art of shodō with modern techniques; discover the captivating energy within his unique creations.
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- Название: Letter
- Художник: Shōkadō Shōjō
- Год: 601
- Размер оригинала: 17.0cm x 104.0cm
- Формат: Landscape
- Правовой статус: Объект авторского права
- Цветовая палитра: Earthy
- Цветовой тон: Ochre to Sepia