The Art of Budo: The Calligraphy and Paintings of the Martial Arts Masters

by John Stevens

Explore this stunning collection of spiritual calligraphy by Japan's greatest martial arts masters--with commentary from Zen art authority and aikido master John Stevens.

Beginning with the legendary samurai Miyamoto Musashi, nearly all of the great martial arts masters left a legacy of calligraphy and painting. Their artwork--Zenga and Zensho ("Zen pictures" and "Zen calligraphy")--was not only an extension of their Zen practice but...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1645470547
• ISBN13: 9781645470540
• Release Date: December 2022
• Publisher: Shambhala
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.3" x 9.6"