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.
Über dieses Kunstwerk
- Titel: Letter
- Künstler: Shōkadō Shōjō
- Jahr: 601
- Originalmaße: 17.0cm x 104.0cm
- Format: Landscape
- Urheberrechtlicher Status: Urheberrechtlich geschützt
- Farbpalette: Earthy
- Farbton: Ochre to Sepia