--- product_id: 62237383 title: "Heart of the Brush: The Splendor of East Asian Calligraphy" price: "53913CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/62237383-heart-of-the-brush-the-splendor-of-east-asian-calligraphy store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # covers East Asian calligraphy history 150 classic characters detailed step-by-step brush stroke order Heart of the Brush: The Splendor of East Asian Calligraphy **Price:** 53913CFA **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ–ŒοΈ Elevate your artβ€”brush into centuries of culture and mastery! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Heart of the Brush: The Splendor of East Asian Calligraphy - **How much does it cost?** 53913CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/62237383-heart-of-the-brush-the-splendor-of-east-asian-calligraphy) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Art Meets Philosophy:** Discover the deep aesthetics and meditative philosophy behind East Asian calligraphy. - β€’ **Cross-Cultural Insights:** Explore pronunciation and etymology across Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese. - β€’ **Master 150 Timeless Characters:** Unlock the beauty and meaning behind each stroke with detailed guides. - β€’ **Beginner to Aficionado Friendly:** Whether novice or expert, immerse yourself in a visually stunning, accessible guide. - β€’ **Step-by-Step Brush Stroke Order:** Learn the traditional sequence to perfect your calligraphy technique. ## Overview Heart of the Brush is a comprehensive guide to East Asian calligraphy, featuring 150 classic characters with detailed stroke order, historical context, and cross-cultural pronunciation. Perfect for beginners and experts alike, it blends practical instruction with rich cultural insights, making the ancient art form accessible and inspiring. ## Description Its history, techniques, aesthetics, and philosophy with an in-depth practical guide to understanding and drawing 150 characters A guide to the history and enjoyment of Chinese and Japanese calligraphy that offers the possibility of appreciating it in a hands-on way with step-by-step instructions for brushing 150 classic characters. This book is a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the history and art of calligraphy as it's been practiced for centuries in China, Japan, and elsewhere in Asia. It works as a guide for the beginner hoping to develop an appreciation for Asian calligraphy, for the person who wants to give calligraphy-creation a try, as well as for the expert or afficionado who just wants to browse through and exult in lovely examples. It covers the history and development of the art, then the author invites the reader to give it a try. The heart of the book, called "Master Samples and Study," presents 150 characters--from "action" to "zen"--each in a two-page spread. On each verso page the character is presented in three different styles, each one chosen for its beauty and identified by artist when possible. The character's meaning, pronunciation (in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese), etymology, the pictograph from which it evolved, and other notes of interest are included. At the bottom of the page the stroke order is shown: the sequence of brush movements, numbered in their traditional order. On each facing recto page is Kaz's own interpretation of the character, full page. Review: An unexpected treasure! - Heart of the Brush is full of beautifully painted, large characters that are easily legible and reproducable. The layout of the book is exceptionally appealing. It invites the calligrapher in to explore. The teaching is of the highest quality, for example there are short, succinct sections near the beginning (Sections 7 and 8) that give useful advice on the attitude and position to adopt when painting (see photos above). The most invaluable feature to me, a beginner, is that the order of painting each stroke is numbered sequentially. One soon learns the likely pattern and direction of individual strokes that make up each character. I love this book! Review: Heart of the Brush - Excellent book on the subject of East Asian calligraphy. A clear, concise and interesting explanation of the different styles of writing with information on how to interpret how a character is written. I would recommend this book for anyone wanting a basic knowledge of brush stroke calligraphy. ## Features - New Store Stock ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 766,729 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 320 in Typography in Graphic Arts 360 in Lettering & Calligraphy 769 in Zen Buddhism | | Customer Reviews | 4.9 out of 5 stars 125 Reviews | ## Images ![Heart of the Brush: The Splendor of East Asian Calligraphy - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81BOmJBx7fL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An unexpected treasure! *by B***. on 29 December 2023* Heart of the Brush is full of beautifully painted, large characters that are easily legible and reproducable. The layout of the book is exceptionally appealing. It invites the calligrapher in to explore. The teaching is of the highest quality, for example there are short, succinct sections near the beginning (Sections 7 and 8) that give useful advice on the attitude and position to adopt when painting (see photos above). The most invaluable feature to me, a beginner, is that the order of painting each stroke is numbered sequentially. One soon learns the likely pattern and direction of individual strokes that make up each character. I love this book! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Heart of the Brush *by S***Y on 17 May 2016* Excellent book on the subject of East Asian calligraphy. A clear, concise and interesting explanation of the different styles of writing with information on how to interpret how a character is written. I would recommend this book for anyone wanting a basic knowledge of brush stroke calligraphy. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lovely Book *by A***R on 24 November 2020* Very informative and great delivery ## Frequently Bought Together - Heart of the Brush: The Splendor of East Asian Calligraphy - Shodo: The Quiet Art of Japanese Zen Calligraphy, Learn the Wisdom of Zen Through Traditional Brush Painting - An Introduction to Japanese Calligraphy (Calligraphy, 4) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/62237383-heart-of-the-brush-the-splendor-of-east-asian-calligraphy](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/62237383-heart-of-the-brush-the-splendor-of-east-asian-calligraphy) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-09-26*