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Shodo the path of writing

Title
Shodo [videorecording] : the path of writing / directed by Stephan Chodorov ; conceived and narrated by Faubion Bowers.
Publication
Kent, CT : Distributed by Creative Arts Television, [1989].

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StatusFormatAccessCall NumberItem Location
Moving imageUse in library NK3637.A2 S56 1989Off-site

Details

Additional Authors
  • Chodorov, Stephan
  • Bowers, Faubion, 1917-1999
  • Creative Arts Television (Firm)
Description
1 videocassette (30 min.) : sd., col.; 1/2 in.
Summary
An introduction to calligraphy in Japan, its historical and aesthetic traditions and the high respect paid to fine, expressive brush writing. Also demonstrates the origins of various ideograms and shows adaptations of calligraphy to modern art and textile design--Container.
Series Statement
Camera Three video collection
Uniform Title
  • East Asian film collection.
  • Camera Three video collection.
Alternative Title
Path of writing
Subjects
Credits (note)
  • Photographer, Kyoichi Furusawa and Katsuhiko Suzuki ; editor, Reuben Aaronson.
System Details (note)
  • VHS format.
OCLC
  • ocm40878586
  • SCSB-4823249
Owning Institutions
Columbia University Libraries