Haidong Gumdo – Korean Sword Martial Art – An Introduction and Comparison

It’s time to set the record straight about Haidong Gumdo. For those unfamiliar with this, Haidong Gumdo is a Korean martial art focused on the use of swords. The visual aesthetic is familiar to most Americans, and will remind one of the Japanese samurai due to the shape of the sword and the dress which …

Contemporary Art: 1989 to the Present

Jetzt kaufen An engaging account of today’s contemporary art world that features original articles by leading international art historians, critics, curators, and artists, introducing varied perspectives on the most important debates and discussions happening around the world. Features a collection of all-new essays, organized around fourteen specific themes, chosen to reflect the latest debates in …

Louis Vuitton Colorful World Created by Takashi Murakami

Takashi Murakami is a prolific contemporary Japanese artist, who leaded Japanese fashion cultures to go into the western world and is considered to be a marvel in fashion industry. I’m sure that some of us are his supporters. It’s worthy to mention his enjoyable works: they not only connect eastern tradition with western civilization, as …

Painting : a Glorious Art of Colors

Painting is an aesthetic representation of the imaginative mindset of a painter. This form of art exerted tremendous influence on the society since its inception several thousand years ago. Painters are like alchemists who can make formidable creations intermingling colors on a piece of canvas. It is through painting artists of all ages portray the …

The Golden Spiral of Consciousness – Spiritual Inspiration and Enlightenment Through Art and Science

Flower of Life and Spiritual Transcendence     The golden ratio or spiral is a unique relation existing in the universe between the whole and the part and has been in our consciousness for over 4000 years. Out of the golden ratio rises the golden spiral, whose familiar coil shape can be found everywhere in …

Japanese Ink Painting: The Art of Sumi-e

Jetzt kaufen “This study of Japanese ink painting is as much about philosophy and poetry as it is about putting brush to paper. Artisan Okamoto clearly describes the unique materials and techniques involved, and she beautifully illustrates each lesson. The highly readable writing style is personal, poetic, and inspiring….Well recommended.”—Library Journal. “Excellent …for middle school …

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