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The art of budo : the calligraphy and paintings of the martial arts masters / John Stevens.

by Stevens, John, 1947- author.

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Boulder, Colorado : Shambhala, [2022]

Zen calligraphy -- Japan.

Zen painting -- Japan.

9781645470540 (trade paperback)

vii, 269 pages : chiefly illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm

Edo -- Meiji -- Modern -- Tesshu.

"Beginning with the legendary samurai Miyamoto Musashi, nearly all of the great martial arts left a legacy of calligraphy and painting. Their artwork-Zenga and Zensho ("Zen pictures" and "Zen calligraphy")-- was an extension of their Zen practice-- but also reflected their deep spiritual commitment to the budo ethos, the perfection of self through martial arts training. This book presents a concise history of this tradition, with works from such samurai as Musashi, Takuan, Yagyu, Motusgai, Rengetsu, Tesshu Deishu, Kano , Morihei, and others. Aikido master John Stevens is an expert on Zen and budo art, and he provides a fascinating introduction to the tradition and biographical details on each of the warrior artists, and brief, illuminating commentary on each piece"--

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