SHODO is not only a highly regarded art form in Japan, it is both a skill and an aesthetic. The depth of beauty in SHODO is the result of diverse techniques being accompanied with a flow …

Jan 2, 2025 · Shodo is an enchanting artform that is beautiful to witness. As the Japanese people adopted it and made it their own, their cultural styles and techniques really shone through.

Japanese calligraphy (書道, shodō), also called shūji (習字), is a form of calligraphy, or artistic writing, of the Japanese language. Written Japanese was originally based on Chinese …

Welcome to School of SHODO! 書は 和なり - SHO wa Wa nari " ( an old Japanese proverb above) This is always my principal motto for learning and teaching SHODO, the way of …

Feb 11, 2025 · The art of Japanese calligraphy, or “shodo,” grew out of the introduction of Chinese calligraphy to Japan during the 6th century. Today, it is a revered art form that …

Sep 25, 2021 · Shodo pieces of art are frequently placed in the alcove (床の間, tokonoma) of Japanese tatami rooms. The Japanese tea ceremony includes the use of hanging scrolls (掛け …

Oct 25, 2018 · Shodo is a vibrant form of artistic expression, where emotions and thoughts are conveyed through characters written with a brush, or “fude”, and ink, or “sumi”. More than …

Jan 26, 2015 · SHODO is one of the oldest and profoundest traditional forms of arts in Japan, developed and appreciated since 5th.

Jan 22, 2025 · Japanese calligraphy, shodo in Japanese, the way of writing, is the fine art of expressing the beauty of Japanese syllabaries (kana). Different styles of traditional Japanese …

Shodo is the art of Japanese calligraphy – a unique way of telling short stories and poetry by painting symbolic characters. It’s similar to performance art in that it is often done with musical …