Brief Introduction JAPANESE CALLIGRAPHY Workshop With Yuko Kase DATES Wednesday | 25 November HOURS ?11.00 to 13.00? PARTICIPANTS Max. 12 ? PRICE ?€25? M/16 years [indicative age]? ? SHODO ? Considered one of Japan's most traditional arts, calligraphy [SHODO] is also ?one of the oldest. The writing of ideograms was introduced to Japan from China, in the ?5th century, and from the very start, the taste and admiration for this exquisite writing as a form of ?art were cultivated, following the Chinese influence.? Even today, it is part of the subjects taught in Japan from the 1st year of schooling. ?Starting with a 4B graphite pencil, children imitate the models of characters ?balanced and harmoniously drawn on the sheet of paper. Years later, one moves on to ?practising SHODO with brush and ink, on rice paper. The first steps of ?learning always consist of imitating/copying the models of the classical writings, of ?great beauty. Besides official teaching, there are a great number of students who attend the ?house of a master (Shodo hall) to perfect their technique.? The two words that refer to Japanese calligraphy are sho and shodo. Although “sho” is ?part of the word “shodo”, in the current context of the arts in Japan, these words refer to ?distinct visions of Japanese calligraphy. This arose in the post-war period, a time of great ?transformation in the world of Japanese calligraphy. There were calligraphers who began to ?question the nature of their art, better known as shodo, the way of writing -, ?because they saw in calligraphy “something more”, a means through which they could express, more ?than copying models, learning techniques or having “beautiful calligraphy”. This reflection contributed ?to further enriching this art. Thus specific styles developed, whose ?subjective expressive dimension resulted in abstract and even illegible forms.? It is a living art despite being traditional.? ? In case of withdrawal:? A full refund of the registration fee will be given when the withdrawal is communicated ?up to 8 working days before the activity. After that date, the refund can only be ?considered if the place is filled or in situations of illness, accident, or other ?unforeseeable circumstances of force majeure, duly proven.? If the activity does not take place due to lack of participants, or for another reason, the ?registration fee will be refunded in full.? For more information contact ? Prices Admission - €25